Two people were shot near The Mall in Columbia on Saturday around 6:30 p.m., prompting police to urge the public to avoid the area. Officials confirmed the shooting occurred outside the mall, specifically near the Lidl grocery store and a bus stop, but reassured that there was no active shooter threat affecting mall operations, which continued as usual until 8 p.m.
As the investigation unfolds, no suspects have been apprehended yet, raising concerns in the local community. Police are expected to provide further details during a briefing scheduled for 9:15 p.m., leaving local residents and shoppers seeking more information about the incident and the safety measures being implemented.
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