A shooting was reported at the Springfield Town Center at 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield, Virginia on Friday. Fairfax County Police and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue were reportedly on the scene of a shooting at Springfield Mall, also known as Springfield Town Center.
Fairfax Police Department released a statement saying “Officers are on scene of a non-fatal shooting in the 6500 blk of Springfield Mall. An adult male victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A gun has been recovered on scene & the suspect is in custody.” They added, “The scene is secure and there is no further threat to the shopping center. Follow our blog for any additional updates. Call 911 with info.”
A local independent news outlet reported on X that the condition of the victim was not known.
“A significant law enforcement presence is expected in and around the mall as officers secure the scene and conduct their investigation,” the post added.
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Authorities also reportedly shared first details of the suspect. The individual was reportedly described as a Hispanic male in all black clothing and a Moose Knuckle coat. “No additional suspect details have been made available at this time,” the post added.
A person shared a video from the mall showing police presence and the apparent crime scene taped off. The person in the video could be heard saying that people present at the scene said someone was injured.
Others report shooting at Springfield Mall
Others also reported the shooting on X. “Fairfax County Police were called to Springfield Town Center for a reported shooting shortly after 5:30pm. The victim was found inside the mall shot. Non-life threatening injury. Police still looking for suspect,” the Platform Manager of NBC Washington wrote.
Another independent news site noted “@FairfaxCountyPD on scene investigating a shooting inside the Mall with one individual located with gunshot wound injuries.”
On Facebook too, a person wrote “Heavy Police Presence at Springfield Town Center, VA.” An independent reporter added “@FairfaxCountyPD and @ffxfirerescue on the scene of a reported shooting with one injured at Springfield Mall/Springfield Town Center.”
Reactions to Springfield Mall shooting
Several people reacted to the reports of shooting at the Springfield Mall. “All the malls are closing and failing the one decent mall left they tryna ruin it,” one person complained.
Another claimed “I work in the mall. Nothing has been said to us.”