Following the on-scene investigation, the Oklahoma City Police Department said that the incident was a result of an argument between two people. A person was shot in chest and the suspect was on the loose, police said, adding that the incident was isolated.
At this time, we’ve located one shooting victim from the incident @PennSquareMall. This appears to be an isolated incident that began as a disturbance between individuals. No suspect description at this time. Officers still working to clear the mall.
— Oklahoma City Police (@OKCPD) 19 December 2019
Local media said earlier that the mall was evacuated, while officers "armed with rifles" secured the adjacent and parking areas of the mall.
#breaking our view from our camera located across the street.@kfor https://t.co/FIpQMxl96a pic.twitter.com/VXgr6bO6yO
— Patrick Spencer (@made4tv) 19 December 2019
#BREAKING: Here's what our #50PennCamera is picking up right now. Heavy police presence at Penn Square Mall after reported shooting. @kfor pic.twitter.com/JFUvDVQ3at
— Courtney Landsberger (@courtney_KFOR) 19 December 2019
Oklahoma's KFOR broadcaster said, citing eyewitnesses, that after the first reports of the shooting emerged, people inside the mall panicked and stampeded toward the exits.
The Oklahoma City Police Department said earlier that at least one person was injured by gunfire.
Currently working a shooting call at @PennSquareMall. Will update as details emerge. Please avoid the mall at this time.
— Oklahoma City Police (@OKCPD) 19 December 2019
