Reported gunshot turns out to be fight between known individuals
Annapolis, MD – Chaos briefly unfolded at the Annapolis Mall Monday evening after a report of a possible gunshot sent shoppers scrambling — but police later confirmed no shots were fired.
Officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded within minutes to the mall following a disturbance involving a reported gunshot. The initial call sparked concern of an active shooter situation, but after a swift on-scene investigation, authorities determined the noise came from an altercation between two individuals who were known to each other.
Both parties fled the scene before police arrived, and there were no injuries reported. Witnesses confirmed that the confrontation did not involve any firearms.
Police say the increased law enforcement presence will continue at the mall until the investigation is fully complete. The identities of the individuals involved have not yet been released, and there is no threat to the public at this time.
Mall operations remained open, though with heightened security, as officers interviewed witnesses and reviewed surveillance footage.
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Key Points
- Police responded to Annapolis Mall after reports of a possible gunshot
- Investigation confirmed no shots were fired, and it was a fight between known individuals
- Suspects fled before officers arrived and an increased police presence remains
