Security Camera Footage of New York Mall Shooting Shows Bystanders Running for Cover

Police in New York are investigating after a shooter opened hearth in a mall — and the incident was caught on video.

On Saturday, March 1, state police in New Hartford, N.Y. — situated east of Syracuse — stated that a number of pictures had been fired on the Sangertown Square Mall at round 12:45 p.m. native time, per the Observer-Dispatch and WKTV.

In a assertion, state police stated that legislation enforcement officers, together with the New Hartford Police Department, are nonetheless trying to find the suspect.

Security digital camera footage of the incident obtained by TMZ exhibits the second that pictures rang out and folks inside a hair salon on the mall shortly reacted. In the video, folks within the salon may be seen wanting round as the primary pictures rang out, not sure of what was taking place. Then all of them started to run for canopy.

One girl may even be heard calling out for her baby, and the pair had been reunited earlier than working out of the salon, hugging one another. Others seemingly fled to the again of the shop, trying to cover from the attainable shooter.

“At this time, one male sufferer has been recognized however is uncooperative with investigators. Out of warning, the mall is being evacuated,” police wrote of their assertion, including, “This just isn’t an lively shooter scenario.”

According to the Observer-Dispatch, the injured man was taken to Wynn Hospital for remedy. New Hartford Town Supervisor Paul Miscione additionally instructed the outlet that authorities don’t but know the motive behind the taking pictures.

“We do not know why this occurred but, however legislation enforcement are at the moment investigating and checking each digital camera,” Miscione stated. He additionally instructed the outlet that the shooter was not but in custody, however that this was not a random incident.

New Hartford police didn’t instantly reply to PEOPLE’s request for additional info.

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In a Facebook submit, Miscione suggested area people members to avoid the mall as police are nonetheless investigating.

“First and foremost, our ideas and prayers are with the sufferer and his households. We are deeply saddened by this mindless act of violence,” Miscione wrote within the submit. “The security and safety of our residents stay a prime precedence, and we’re dedicated to making sure that these chargeable for this act are held accountable.”

Miscione additionally inspired anybody with details about the taking pictures to come back ahead to authorities.

“In the approaching days, we’ll proceed to offer updates as we obtain extra info,” he added. “For now, I ask everybody to respect the continued investigation and the privateness of these affected by this tragedy.”

The investigation remains to be ongoing, state police added of their assertion.