Police are searching for a suspect in connection with the scare that forced the closure of Westfield Century Mall, causing panic among shoppers
The mall was reopened Friday evening after police failed to locate a gunman and determined that a suspicious package did not contain an explosive, police said.
“We are on lockdown sitting quietly waiting for more information,” said Giselle Abcarian, who was at the Zara store. “We saw a bunch of people running and panicked, so we ran to the closest safe place.” “I’m in Los Angeles to film an interview with @billmaher tonight,” he tweeted. “Stopped by the mall to pick something up and a reported active shooter situation ensued. I’m currently in a secure location.”
Initially, offices and businesses near the mall were placed on lockdown, including tenants of 1901 Avenue of the Stars, according to an email sent to tenants. Clementine Catering and Cafe, across the street from the mall, was one of the affected businesses, employee Katie Kelley said.
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