News Summary
Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina, faced a lockdown due to a disturbance initially thought to be a shooting. Shoppers panicked as they sought shelter, but authorities later confirmed that no shots were fired. The loud noises were attributed to chairs being thrown during an argument. While there were no injuries reported, the incident has prompted an ongoing investigation into the altercation that triggered the alarm, amid concerns over the spread of misinformation on social media.
South Carolina: Haywood Mall Lockdown Following Misinterpreted Assault
Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina, was placed on lockdown on Saturday evening after an assault that was initially misinterpreted as a shooting. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. and resulted in widespread panic among shoppers, many of whom believed they were in danger.
An off-duty officer from the Greenville Police Department was present at the mall and responded quickly to reports of a disturbance in the food court. Initially, the chaos was exacerbated by fears of gunfire, prompting shoppers to seek shelter in stores as confusion spread throughout the mall. Social media was flooded with posts from witnesses describing their experiences, with many conveying shock and concern for their loved ones.
Reports of gunfire turned out to be unfounded, as police later clarified that the loud noises which caused alarm were actually the result of chairs being thrown during a heated argument. Despite the overwhelming response to the situation, authorities confirmed that no shots were fired and there were no victims or injuries reported following the incident.
Ongoing Investigation
As of the latest updates, no arrests have been made in connection with the events that transpired. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are actively looking into the assault that triggered the lockdown. There are currently no known suspects, and police are working to gather more information regarding the individuals involved in the altercation.
Witness Accounts
Conclusion
Authorities are reinforcing that the incident was not a shooting, and residents are urged to await further information as the investigation continues. The swift actions of the off-duty officer likely played a crucial role in preventing injuries and facilitating a quicker return to safety for frightened patrons. The Greenville community is now left to process the fears brought about by the incident, but police aim to provide clarity as they work to resolve the situation.
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
- Fox Carolina: Greenville Police Respond to Fight at Haywood Mall
- WYFF: No Shooting at Haywood Mall
- Hindustan Times: Haywood Mall Lockdown Reports
- Greenville Online: Forever 21 Store Closures at Haywood Mall
- WSPA: Altercation Causes Panic at Haywood Mall
- Wikipedia: Haywood Mall
- Google Search: Haywood Mall Incident 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Mall
- Google News: Haywood Mall Altercation
- Google Scholar: Haywood Mall Security Response
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