Black Friday mall shooting in Arkansas leaves 2 injured
The incident occurred Friday afternoon at the Park Plaza Mall in Little Rock.
Shots rang out at the Park Plaza Mall in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Black Friday, leaving two people injured, police said in an update Friday evening.
The Little Rock Police Department had initially reported three injuries.
The shooting occurred at 1:44 p.m., according to police.
Two people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, including one with gunshot wounds, police said.
"Initially reported as a potential active aggressor situation, officers quickly determined it was an isolated incident upon arrival," the Little Rock Police Department said in an update Friday evening.
Police said the incident appears to have stemmed from a "disturbance" between two individuals, which escalated into gunfire.
An investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. released a statement after the shooting Friday.
"Two individuals today jeopardized the lives and safety of residents and visitors," Scott Jr. said.
"We are praying for the victims of this incident, and are hopeful they make a full recovery," he added.