Lockdown lifted at Carolina Place Mall after false reports of gunfire, police say
According to CMPD, preliminary reports indicate there was a large fight with no shots fired.
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Published: May. 27, 2023 at 8:18 PM EDT
PINEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - A lockdown has been lifted at Carolina Place Mall after false reports of gunfire Saturday, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Just after 6 p.m., police said the mall was placed on lockdown because of reports of shots fired. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers were requested to respond.
Before CMPD officers arrived, they were canceled by the Pineville Police Department.
According to CMPD, preliminary reports indicate there was a large fight with no shots fired.
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