There was a shooting at the Clackamas Town Center today an I was just there two days ago... Freaking out..
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Ashley Renz (@ashwoood) December 12, 2012Clackamas Town Center, a mall in Portland, Ore., began trending on Twitter this evening, alerting many that something must be wrong.
Clackamas Town Center is trending. I hope everyone is safe.
I'm thankful that I didn't go there today.—
Halle ☾ (@Hallaybear) December 12, 2012
holy shit. Clackamas Town Center is trending worldwide. That's my mall. To think I was going to be at the mall about this time…—
яσcк мє 1D ❤ (@PerfectPayneluv) December 12, 2012
Early reports say at least two people were killed, and as many as 60 shots were fired inside the mall. Tweets from inside the mall tell a chilling story.
There are HUNDREDS of police here…
At the mall during a mall shooting—
(@HolliLinnB) December 11, 2012
Trying to evacuate. Oh my god this is terrifying (@ Clackamas Town Center) 4sq.com/TSW6al—
(@HolliLinnB) December 11, 2012
This is the most terrifying thing I have ever witnessed—
(@HolliLinnB) December 12, 2012
Well, I’m alive, but the shots were close enough that I felt the air pressure change on my neck. Clackamas Town Center.—
Bill Cameron (@bcmystery) December 11, 2012
I just ran for my life. There's shootings at Clackamas Town Center Mall—
Youssef W. Ibrahim (@trini_seff) December 11, 2012
A picture sent to us of a group taking shelter inside Clackamas Town Center after shooting. #ClackamasShooting. http://t.co/3v79u4on—
KATU.com (@KATUNews) December 12, 2012
I am at Clackamas Town Center where panicked people are running from mall. Witness tells me shots fired.—
John Canzano (@JohnCanzanoBFT) December 11, 2012
Police have established a perimeter, have weapons drawn, and are blocking exits.—
John Canzano (@JohnCanzanoBFT) December 11, 2012
Multiple agencies here. Lots of very emotional people. Tough to get details but one person tells me it was an automatic weapon—
John Canzano (@JohnCanzanoBFT) December 11, 2012
Nordstrom employee tells me the shots were fired near the escalator by the food court. Automatic weapon.—
John Canzano (@JohnCanzanoBFT) December 11, 2012
Mall employee tells me security ordered cages down for all stores.—
John Canzano (@JohnCanzanoBFT) December 11, 2012
Mass shooting at the mall across the street from my apartment #pdx http://t.co/Itk5INPv—
Aaron (@Wraith_PDX) December 12, 2012
Holy was just about to go to clackamas mall cops everywhere dammmmmm—
Mitch (@sleezyiafrati) December 12, 2012
I was just at the clackamas town center at 230… So grateful my mom and I left when we did. Prayers go out to those who were hit.—
veronica olsen (@vnut_olsen) December 11, 2012
OMG I'M SERIOUSLY FREAKING OUT! I was JUST at the Clackamas Town Center and now there's a shooting…—
Madd♡ (@maddielukken) December 11, 2012
A guy with a machine gun and a mask shot people @ the clackamas mall. Scary thing is that my dads gf and her sister saw the guy. #scary—
Renee Schlaf ✌ (@reneeiscooool) December 11, 2012
Prayers and best wishes for those on the scene began pouring in immediately.
Praying that everyone at the Clackamas mall is okay right now. Thanking God that I got out of there as fast as I did. #blessed—
Allison Summers (@allison_sum) December 11, 2012
Breaking News: Three people shot at Clackamas Town Center in Oregon – praying our friends in @macys are okay – shooter ran into store.—
Michelle Bart (@helpingheroespr) December 12, 2012
Damn. Prayers to those who were involved with the Clackamas Town Center shooting… scares the living daylights out of me.—
Ronna (@RonnaChristine) December 12, 2012
New reports say the shooter was wearing camouflage and a mask and was carrying an AR-15 rifle.
Witnesses say shooter was dressed in camouflage and possible body armor with a mask, carried an AK-15. Info via live reports on @foxnews—
Lindsey Mastis (@LindseyMastis) December 12, 2012
KATU/Portland talking to witnesses who describe at least one young man wearing mask, bullet proof vest. #Clackamas Town Center—
Mark Joyella (@standupkid) December 12, 2012
MORE: At least four, as many as seven injured in #ClackamasShooting. Of 2 dead, one may be shooter, according to dispatch.—
KATU.com (@KATUNews) December 12, 2012
KATU news is reporting that a police officer has said "The shooter is down." #Clackamasshooting—
Shawn King (@ShawnKing) December 12, 2012
SWAT officers heading into mall now. @KOINLocal6 live team coverage. http://t.co/CWplTg3J—
Joel Iwanaga (@JoelIwanagaKOIN) December 12, 2012
Heartbreaking photo from outside the Clackamas mall, via @JoelIwanagaKOIN: http://t.co/fA5rU7ZF—
jessica testa (@jtes) December 12, 2012
Local media are reporting that the suspected shooter has been “neutralized.”
Sheriff: "No longer active shooting, shooter has been neutralized, wounded are being treated." #ClackamasShooting—
KDRV NewsWatch 12 (@KDRV) December 12, 2012
Authorities: No longer active shooter situation at #clackamasshooting. Authorities believe shooter is "neutralized." via @KATUNews—
kxly (@kxly4news) December 12, 2012
The scene at #ClackamasTownCenter instagr.am/p/THfh0eHs4S/—
Benjamin Christensen (@Shakabrodie) December 12, 2012
Twitchy will update with more information as it becomes available.
Update:
New reports suggest that the shooter might have been a teenager.
Update on #Breakingnews…Officers say shooter in Portland mall was possibly a teen, wearing a mask, dressed in cammo. #10news—
Steve Atkinson (@10NewsAtkinson) December 12, 2012
Three are now reported dead, including the shooter.
#BreakingNews Police say three dead in Portland, Oregon mall shooting including shooter. Police say suspect was male. One other injured.—
Rob Elmore (@ABC11ND) December 12, 2012
BREAKING: Three people are dead, including gunman, after man open fires in a mall near Portland, OR. Still 100 police inside mall.—
Annie BergeronOliver (@AnnieClaireBO) December 12, 2012
Update:
At a press conference, police confirmed that the shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Press conference: Shooter died of self-inflicted gunshot wound. #ClackamasShooting—
KATU.com (@KATUNews) December 12, 2012
confirmed, shooter dead from self inflicted gun shot #clackamasshooting—
The Oregonian (@Oregonian) December 12, 2012