Shoppers at the Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento, Calif., reported panic and an exodus of people after a fight and possible gunshots were witnessed.
Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento on lockdown. Fight broke out in food court, some reported seeing gun. via @kcranews tv.
— Nancy A (@nancyupnorth) December 27, 2012
@LifesGoodGalshk yeah there's was gunshots now they locked us in
— Victoria June (@T_Wills2013) December 27, 2012
Come on now I was getting a pedicure and then gun shots #Relaxing
— Victoria June (@T_Wills2013) December 27, 2012
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Omg there were shots in arden mall, and pacsun has us in the back of the store ! Im scared shitless !
— Emanuel (@EatMeEman) December 27, 2012
You guys there's a gunman in my mall, he shot twice already. I'm in the bathroom hiding at work. Do NOT come to Arden Mall. DO NOT.
— Anthony Sengchareune (@TeeSengchareune) December 27, 2012
Someone got shot at Arden? I'm locked inside Bath and Body Works. People started running towards Macy's. Uh…. If I die, I love you guys.
— Sondra Tamagotchi (@sondurrahh09) December 27, 2012
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Going downnn in Arden right now pic.twitter.com/CkZsx7Zs
— dame (@damixn) December 27, 2012
Kim Minugh is a reporter for the Sacramento Bee.
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So, were shots fired? As we learned from a recent incident in Portland, Ore., even first-hand accounts can vary widely. Those who were on the scene, though, insist they heard gunfire.
@PrettyBoyWinnin I don't care what they said I was right there
— Victoria June (@T_Wills2013) December 27, 2012
Mall security says otherwise. Sacramento Police report only a “large physical altercation.”
Large physical altercation at Arden Fair Mall, unfounded reports of gunfire, pd assisting with the disturbance.
— Sacramento Police (@SacPolice) December 27, 2012
#News10 UPDATE: Authorities say it was a large brawl-like fight inside Nordstroms – There was no gunfire, authorities said
— ABC10 (@ABC10) December 27, 2012
The lockdown appears to be over. Twitchy will provides updates as they become available.
#News10 UPDATE: Arden Fair Mall stores were locked down; police trying to let people out, stores slowly opening gates to get people out
— ABC10 (@ABC10) December 27, 2012
Arden Fair Mall shooting… just got out of the lock down. 🙁 heart won't stop beating fast. I'm shaken 🙁
— Millie Stays Positive (@lovelacemillie) December 27, 2012
Just released from a lockdown at Arden Fair Mall. All kinds of police, security, swat & helicopters surrounding the building. Way too scary.
— jessica (@swaggityanne) December 27, 2012
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Update:
Four have been arrested. All official reports indicate that no shots were fired, but it’s still unclear whether guns were involved.
4 people arrested at Arden after fight breaks out in food court involving 20 or so people. No weapons have been located so far. #News10
— Michael Bott (@TweetBottNBC) December 27, 2012
20 people were fighting in the food court at Arden Fair Mall. The mall automatically goes into lockdown, no shots fired.
— Tia A. Ewing (@TIA_EWING) December 27, 2012
The fight at Arden Fair Mall, 4 are arrested. Entire situation was caught on camera.
— Tia A. Ewing (@TIA_EWING) December 27, 2012
#Lockdown lifted at #Sacramento's Arden Fair Mall after fight in food court area. Gun brandished, but no shots fired. Four arrested.
— Michael McGauley (@McGauley2) December 27, 2012
no guns at arden fair, just stupid ppl fighting and a sign making a loud noise
— pattie gibson (@pattiepooh) December 27, 2012
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The Sacramento Police report that there was no gun, and shoppers are welcome back.
Arden Mall is open to the public, reports of shooting and or subject with a gun are unfounded.
— Sacramento Police (@SacPolice) December 27, 2012
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Update:
VIDEO: Terrified mall shoppers flee food court brawl after sounds of gunshotshttp://t.co/QksNspfH
— WPEC CBS12 News (@CBS12) December 27, 2012
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