Juvenile in custody after shooting at Ontario Mills Mall causes shopper panic
A juvenile was arrested Friday evening after shots were fired inside Ontario Mills Mall in California, sending shoppers fleeing. No injuries were reported.
Shots fired at Ontario Mills Mall; minor detained, no injuries reported
A juvenile suspect was taken into custody Friday evening after gunshots were fired inside Ontario Mills Mall in Ontario, California, abc7.com reports. The incident triggered widespread panic, with video footage showing shoppers running frantically through the mall and food court.
The Ontario Police Department responded to reports of shots fired at 7:07 p.m. According to officers, the shooting occurred along the mall's concourse near Dave & Buster's and Burlington — not inside any specific store.
Police confirmed that no one was struck by the gunfire and no injuries were sustained. The confirmed shooter, identified as a juvenile, was taken into custody at the scene.
Investigators stated that the situation was contained and that there is no ongoing threat to the community. The cause of the shooting remains under investigation, and it has not been confirmed whether a weapon was recovered.
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