TEXAS — Police and other first responders were on the scene of a officer-involved shooting at the Parks Mall in Arlington Sunday evening.
The Arlington police department posted on social media: “Anyone at the Parks Mall is able to go to their vehicle. The incident is under control. The Parks Mall has closed so please avoid the area. Follow instructions from First Responders if inside the mall.” — “We are working an incident at Parks Mall involving an officer-involved shooting. One suspect involved. No suspects outstanding. This is NOT an active shooter incident. It’s related to an offense. @ArlingtonParks Mall is being evacuated by security. Incident under control. “
Police later said a theft suspect ran from a officer before displaying a replica handgun and being shot—his condition is not known. The officer was not injured.
MORE: Police say theft suspect armed with fake gun was shot by officer at Arlington mall; condition unknown
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 26, 2017
All media stage at Soup or Salad on East side of Parks Mall.
— Arlington Police, TX (@ArlingtonPD) November 26, 2017
I was in a shooting at Parks Mall. Thankfully my family and I are safe. This made me realize you’re not promised tomorrow. Be safe.
— DCC (@dddvisy) November 26, 2017
WATCH OUT! ACTIVE SHOOTER IN THE PARKS MALL
— James Robert (@robbyrectangles) November 26, 2017
Shooting at Parks Mall in Arlington. This is a snap from someone there rn. pic.twitter.com/GAwPA3Slz3
— Hèctor (@SifuentesX) November 26, 2017
Arlington. Unknown Incident w/weapon. 3800 South Cooper. Parks Mall. Arlington PD CAD has this as a Prohibited Weapon call. A priority 3 call. pic.twitter.com/vBSpL2O5lp
— Scanner Traffic–DFW (@ScannerRadioDFW) November 26, 2017
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