JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Around 5 p.m. on Saturday, panic erupted at The Avenues mall following reports of potential gunfire.
JSO has confirmed that they are “investigating a reported discharging of a firearm near the Avenues Mall.”
Action News received reports from viewers that a group of teens got into a fight and crowds started running. Some customers sheltered in place.
Our crew on the scene at 6:30 says that there is heavy police presence as well as tape blocking off a portion of the parking lot.
It is currently unclear whether anyone has been injured or taken into custody.
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