The extent of the injuries are not known, according to the Columbia, South Carolina, police department. Police are evacuating the Columbiana Centre Mall. Police have not specified the type of injuries.
“Employees inside the mall who were told to shelter in place for safety, law enforcement officers will come to you as a protected escort. DO NOT leave a store until told to do so by proper authorities,” Columbia police tweeted.
Police are also asking those inside the mall to call law enforcement and inform dispatchers of their location.
The reunification site is the Fairfield Inn at 320 Columbiana Drive.
Authorities are asking those in the area to be cautious as it will be a “high-traffic area.”
Columbiana Centre Mall is approximately 10 miles from downtown Columbia.
This story is developing.
