Two people were injured in a shooting at an Arkansas mall during Black Friday holiday shopping.
Little Rock Police responded to the report of an active shooter at Park Plaza Mall at 1:44 p.m.
In a statement about the incident, Little Rock Police said an injured victim was found at the scene and transported to a local hospital. Another victim arrived at a different hospital with gunshot wounds.
The department had originally said there were three victims but later clarified on social media that there were two.
“Our officers acted swiftly to secure the scene and ensure public safety,” LRPD Police Chief Heath Helton said in a statement. “On behalf of the Little Rock Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with the families and victims of this senseless act, and we are relieved that the victims are expected to recover and we remain committed to holding those responsible accountable.”
A suspect has not been identified at this time.
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. condemned the shooter in a post on social media and thanked first responders for their handling of the violent crime.
Gun violence in any form or at any time is unacceptable. Today’s shooting at Park Plaza Mall recklessly put lives at risk. My thanks to the @LRPolice and first responders who helped protect our residents and guests. Full statement below: pic.twitter.com/wd46WNoubf
— Frank Scott, Jr. (@FrankScottJr) November 29, 2024
“Gun violence in any form or at any time is unacceptable. Today’s shooting at Park Plaza Mall recklessly put lives at risk. My thanks to the @LRPolice and first responders who helped protect our residents and guests,” Scott wrote in a post on X.
A Park Plaza spokesperson announced in a statement that the mall would be closed for the rest of the day.
“Our hearts go out to the individuals affected in this incident, along with their loved ones,” the statement said. “The safety and wellbeing of our guests and the community remains our top priority, and we are fully cooperating with law enforcement in their ongoing investigation. Park Plaza will be closed for the remainder of the day.”
