UMVA has learned that a chaotic scene unfolded at the largest mall in South Carolina on Saturday afternoon, leaving multiple people wounded after shots rang out.
The incident occurred around 1 p.m. local time at Haywood Mall in Greenville, with two people being taken to the hospital for treatment. The Greenville Police Department confirmed that multiple people are in custody, and the scene is currently active but contained.
Despite the situation being under control, officials warned that it may take some time for first responders to clear the area, and the public is not in danger. The Greenville City Fire Department and other law enforcement officers are working together to evacuate the mall, with the city's public transit system providing a bus with air conditioning for evacuees to stay cool.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the mall will be closed for an undetermined amount of time, and the investigation is ongoing. Multiple law enforcement agencies are involved, and evacuees are being taken care of as the situation continues to unfold.
The community is left shaken by the sudden outbreak of violence, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. As the investigation continues, UMVA will provide updates on this developing story.
