Shooting Reported at Omaha Mall

(Omaha, NE) -- Omaha Police are confirming reports of a shooting at Westroads Mall near I-680 west of the city.

Posts on social media say shots were reported outside JCPenney, with shell casings being found throughout the mall.

People at the mall reportedly hid behind counters or in back rooms. One caller to 911 reported two suspects riding down an escalator.

Police say the suspects fled the scene and have not been taken in at this time.

One victim was seen being taken from the mall in an ambulance.

Another victim walked into a local hospital after the shooting. It isn't clear if it's connected to the mall shooting.

Police are searching the mall and surrounding area.

This story is developing.


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