Hanes Mall Shooting: In a developing story, Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is been evacuated by the police today Saturday, April 6th, 2024. The Winston-Salem Police Department is on the scene, and they have advised the public to avoid the area until further notice.
Details about the nature of the emergency evacuation are currently scarce, and the authorities have not yet released any information regarding the cause or severity of the situation. However, it is clear that law enforcement officials are taking the situation very seriously.
Police investigation at shopping mall
Eyewitnesses near the mall have reported a large police presence in the area, with multiple police vehicles and officers in tactical gear seen rushing to the scene. The Hanes Mall is a popular shopping destination in the Winston-Salem area, and the situation has caused concern among shoppers and employees alike.
Many have taken to social media to express their anxiety and to share information as it becomes available. The authorities have urged people to remain calm and patient as they work to resolve the situation.
The Hanes Mall parking lot gunfight is being looked into by the Winston-Salem Police Department. An off-duty police officer at Hanes Mall heard several gunshots coming from a parking lot at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Saturday.
A witness, according to investigators, observed a shooting break out between a number of young people in a burgundy van and an unidentified individual who was walking about the area. It is reported that the burgundy van took off in the direction of South Stratford Road.
Police asking for information
In the parking area outside of the former Sears shop, close to the mall’s north entrance, police discovered multiple expended gunshot casings. The bullets struck a freight trailer and five unoccupied vehicles.
There are no reports of anyone being shot as a consequence of the event, and the culprits are still at large. There is an active and continuing investigation. As of right now, no additional information is available.
Call the Winston-Salem Police Department at (336) 773-7700, Crime Stoppers at (336) 727-2800, or En Espanol at (336) 728-3904 if you have any information on this case. “Crime Stoppers of Winston-Salem Forsyth County” is also available to view on Facebook. Online, there is a Crime Stoppers Tip Form as well. It is possible to give anonymous information to Crime Stoppers. The Winston-Salem Police Department accepts text tips, images, and videos through the Text-A-Tip Program, which can be contacted at (336) 276-1717. Note that anonymous submissions of this kind may not be permitted.
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