Montgomery Mall Shooting Today Bethesda, MD — Reports of an active shooter at Westfield Montgomery Mall circulated online this evening, but Montgomery County Police, firefighters and first responders confirmed that no shooting has occurred at the mall today.
Initial social media posts suggested shots were fired inside the shopping center, prompting panic among shoppers and an emergency response; however, authorities clarified that the disturbance was caused by firecrackers set off inside the food court area, not gunfire. No gunshots were confirmed, and no injuries from a shooting have been reported, police said.
Officials from Montgomery County Police Department and county fire rescue crews responded to the scene after the alert, evacuating portions of the mall as a precaution and investigating the sound that was heard. Police said the incident was determined to be a false report of an active shooter, and that the sounds were attributed to firecrackers. No victims of gun violence have been identified, and no suspects in any shooting have been sought in relation to today’s mall activity.
Montgomery County Police and fire officials remain on site to ensure public safety and address any remaining concerns, and the mall has since resumed normal operations. Law enforcement emphasized that no active threat exists at Westfield Montgomery Mall and urged the public to rely on official statements for accurate information during incidents that attract widespread attention.
This clarification comes amid heightened community concern over public safety at major retail and entertainment venues, but authorities have stressed that tonight’s incident does not involve an active shooter or gunfire-related injuries.
More details will be provided if and when official updates are released by Montgomery County Police.
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