Chaos ensued at Ross Park Mall on Tuesday evening when gunfire broke out in the parking lot. WPXI reported that the shooting incident occurred around 7:52 p.m., prompting emergency crews to respond. One individual is confirmed to have sustained a gunshot wound and sought treatment at a local hospital, though no further details on their condition have been released at this time.
Ross Township Deputy Chief Brian Kohlhepp disclosed that the situation appears to involve multiple participants, with the authorities yet to make any arrests. Kohlhepp said, "initial evidence suggests there was a shootout," and the police are actively reviewing the mall's surveillance footage to understand the course of events better. He assured there is "no active threat to the public" despite the current lack of custody of any suspects, as reported by WPXI.
WTAE adds details that suggest the exchange of gunfire took place near Dick's Sporting Goods and Nordstrom stores within the mall's perimeter. Deputy Chief Kohlhepp indicated stores were quickly notified, allowing them to execute their shelter-in-place protocols effectively.
