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New York Mall
People Flee Gunshots, on Video
… One Person Shot
Published March 1, 2025 2:07 PM PST
A shooting incident at Sangertown Mall in New Hartford, New York, on Saturday triggered chaos, as shoppers scrambled for safety amid gunfire. Eyewitness footage captured the moments of panic as individuals sought refuge in various locations, including the back of a hair salon and a restroom.
During what began as a typical day at the mall, the startling sounds of gunshots echoed through the shopping center, causing patrons to instinctively dive for cover. In a video shared widely online, a group of customers within the salon initially expressed uncertainty over the noises before swiftly moving to the back of the store for protection.
As tensions rose, frantic calls filled the air, with one woman heard urgently searching for her daughter. Fortunately, the two managed to reunite before finding a secure hiding spot together.
A multitude of shoppers fled the premises, capturing the scene of hundreds racing towards exits, while a family opted to barricade themselves in a salon bathroom to escape the threat.
As the atmosphere gradually calmed, reports indicated that only one individual sustained gunshot wounds. Authorities later clarified that this incident did not constitute an active shooter scenario, suggesting a possible connection between the victim and the assailant.
The suspected shooter remains at large, and law enforcement continues to investigate the incident. Further details from the police are awaited as the community grapples with the aftermath of this alarming occurrence.
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