Can someone confirm if #CastletonMall is a “gun free zone?” Thanks. @93wibc
— Tony Katz (@tonykatz) January 4, 2015
Patrons of the Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis, Ind., are reporting a shooting outside of a movie theater there tonight following a fight inside involving “hundreds” of teenagers. We at Twitchy have reported on quite a few mall lockdowns, many of which have been called shootings but instead turned out to be fights and the loud noises that accompany them. However, WIBC radio host Tony Katz was on the scene as it happened, and if he says there was a shooting, we’re happy to give him the benefit of the doubt.
#BREAKING source says brawl and shots fired leads to evacuation at Castleton Mall @93wibc @tonykatz
— Mike Wilson (@WIBC_MikeWilson) January 4, 2015
https://twitter.com/jamipellam/status/551517136104198145
Anyone else confirm shooting at #CastletonSquareMall? #indianapolis #indy
— FusionXA (@ProjectFusionXA) January 4, 2015
Safe to say I'll never be going to Castleton square mall on a Friday or Saturday night ever again
— Lindsey Eames-Butcher (@Lindsey_Stout) January 4, 2015
#BREAKING From witness inside Castleton Square Mall: "Locked in Macy's but there are still ppl walking in the main mall."
— Matt Smith (@mattsmith_news) January 4, 2015
Here's a look outside Castleton Square Mall right now. Producer with @CBS4Indy says everyone trying to leave fast pic.twitter.com/tq7f3Tgr4H
— Matt Smith (@mattsmith_news) January 4, 2015
BREAKING NEWS: "Hundreds" reportedly involved in fight before gun shots were fired at Castleton Square Mall. Via @CameronRidle
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) January 4, 2015
Crowd has dispersed significantly at castleton square mall. One woman just told me " I just came to buy some Yankee Candles."
— Emily Longnecker (@EmilyWTHR) January 4, 2015
Castleton Square Mall closed early Saturday after a fight broke out inside, reportedly involving hundreds of people.
Some witnesses reported hearing someone had a gun, but no one has been able to tell police they actually saw one, according to Ofc. Chris Wilburn. Shots were later fired in front of the AMC movie theater, but no one was hit.
Large crowds began gathering outside the mall after the fight and shooting. Police quickly started dispersing those gathered.
IMPD officers try to corral 300-400 teenagers away from melee at Castleton Square Mall. pic.twitter.com/jx3vISj0jc
— Adam Wren (@adamwren) January 4, 2015
There was a shooting at Castleton Square Mall ?? Heckyyyyy nah . ?
— kay ? (@kayrenee1997) January 4, 2015
So, I'm hearing that there has been a shooting at the food court at Castleton Square Mall. What a shame! It's turning into Lafayette Scare.
— Reneé Larson (@iamreneejai) January 4, 2015
Sounds like a bunch of ignorant people decided to fight at Castleton Square Mall tonight. Good job gang, way to make the city look good.
— John Pollock (@thejohnpollock) January 4, 2015
Big fight involving hundreds at Castleton Square Mall in #Indianapolis. We're sourcing footage
— Ruptly Stringer (@RuptlyStringer) January 4, 2015
Police working to control groups of youth described as unruly outside Castleton Square Mall @EboneMonet26 @rtv6 pic.twitter.com/ZlCTLw4Sx1
— Rafael Sánchez (@RafaelOnTV) January 4, 2015
https://twitter.com/ADDMom40/status/551563613362991105
https://twitter.com/blaisethebaker/status/551569416291647488
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#RTV6NOW: Hear exclusive interview with @tonykatz about scene at #CastletonSquareMall – http://t.co/Y2VoFP7VaK pic.twitter.com/OdxghpxJyj
— RTV6 Indianapolis (@rtv6) January 4, 2015
BREAKING: Police have restored civility at the @CastletonSqMall. No arrest and no evidence found to substantiate gunshots. Invest continues
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) January 4, 2015
NEWS:We continue to work with @CastletonSqMall 2 enhance already existing security plan.No specific threats of violence reported to us.
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) January 4, 2015
Twitchy will update this post as details emerge.
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