Philadelphia mall shooting leaves 1 dead

Police are looking for the suspect and weapon.

March 29, 2021, 6:44 PM

One person is dead following a shooting inside the food court of a Philadelphia mall Monday evening, police said.

The incident took place around 5:05 p.m. at the entrance to the court at the Philadelphia Mills Mall, the Philadelphia Police Department said.

The 21-year-old male victim was shot multiple times in the chest and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

PHOTO: In this screen grab taken from Google Maps Street View, the Philadelphia Mills Mall is shown in Philadelphia.
In this screen grab taken from Google Maps Street View, the Philadelphia Mills Mall is shown in Philadelphia.
Google Maps Street View

Officers were looking for the suspect and the weapon as of 6:30 p.m. and locked down the shopping center.