Holiday shopping took a violent turn Saturday when shots were fired at Cumberland Mall in Atlanta following a dispute in the food court, police said. One victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Police responded to the incident at 1:18 p.m., according to a statement from the Cobb County Police Department. Police determined that it was an isolated incident, and those involved knew each other, the statement said.A suspect was identified but fled the scene, and police told CNN they are working to locate him. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment. The mall was temporarily closed, but police said it is expected to reopen later in the day.
— JamariJonesATL December 14, 2019 "Bruh someone was really shooting inside Cumberland Mall," wrote user JamariJonesATL."I can't believe this. I come here all the time. I see it so much on TV but never in Atlanta."
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