Twelve people were injured in a mass shooting incident that took place today (Saturday) at a mall in Columbia, South Carolina. Colombian police have announced that three suspects have been arrested, adding that the reason for the shooting is most likely a “conflict” between the suspects.
#Alert ????#ColumbiaPDSC officers are responding to shots fired at Columbiana Centre. No confirmation if there are any injuries. Officers are assessing the scene. Updates posted here.
— Columbia Police Dept (@ColumbiaPDSC) April 16, 2022
Earlier, Colombian police announced that “shots were fired at Columbia Center, a mall in Columbia, South Carolina.” “We have confirmed that people were injured during the incident – they are receiving medical treatment. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time,” Colombian police said in a tweet. “Police officers evacuated the mall (Columbia Center) and brought people to a safe place.”