Man Shot at Arlington Mall After Pulling out Fake Gun

A shooting was reported at Parks Mall in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday evening, according to local media reports.

Arlington police confirmed with NBC5 in Dallas that there was a shooting, located on Interstate 20 and Cooper Street.

One officer was working for the Parks Mall while off-duty to investigate theft at the Sunglass Hut.

We are working an incident at Parks Mall involving an officer-involved shooting. One suspect involved. No suspects outstanding. This is NOT an active shooter incident. It’s related to an offense. @ArlingtonParks Mall is being evacuated by security. Incident under control. pic.twitter.com/QHgPdQlRX6

— Arlington Police, TX (@ArlingtonPD) November 26, 2017

The suspect ran away from the officer and went to top level of the food court and took out a fake gun.

The officer then fired several times and hit the suspect, officials said.

Arlington PD clarifies shooting happened on escalator btwn 1st & 2nd floors.

Parks Mall video surveillance captured entirety of shooting.@wfaa pic.twitter.com/i8xbuh6kTp

— David Goins (@dgoins) November 27, 2017

The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital, and his condition is not known, the NBC affiliate reported.

“This happened when the mall was extremely busy, there were a lot of bystanders,” Lt. Christopher Cook said. “But luckily no one else was injured in this incident.”

i feel so traumatized after the parks mall shooting but i’m glad everyone was ok. i don’t even feel ok mentally but i work tomorrow again …

— ken (@lolkxnya) November 27, 2017

The incident took place at around 4:30 p.m. local time.

The Star-Telegram reported that the mall was evacuated.

Anyone at the Parks Mall is able to go to their vehicle. The incident is under control. The Parks Mall has closed so please avoid the area. Follow instructions from First Responders if inside the mall.

— Arlington Police, TX (@ArlingtonPD) November 26, 2017

Shooting at Parks Mall in Arlington. This is a snap from someone there rn. pic.twitter.com/GAwPA3Slz3

— Hèctor (@SifuentesX) November 26, 2017

#Breaking video from inside The Parks Mall in Arlington where police are responding to an officer involved shooting. Mall is closed. Police say scene is under control pic.twitter.com/m46VZMxwZI

— J.D. Miles (@jdmiles11) November 26, 2017

Arlington PD: Officer working off-duty at the Parks Mall in Arlington shot a theft suspect who displayed a fake gun that mimicked a real firearm. https://t.co/cAjKkobkUd pic.twitter.com/PWlyNLsQgD

— NBC DFW (@NBCDFW) November 27, 2017