Ontario: A juvenile suspect was arrested after gunfire inside Ontario Mills mall triggered panic among shoppers Friday evening, prompting people to run for safety as police responded to reports of a shooting.
The Ontario Police Department said officers received reports of shots fired at approximately 7:07 p.m. on November 13. The incident occurred along the mall concourse near Dave & Buster’s and Burlington.
Video shared after the Ontario Mills shooting showed shoppers running through the shopping center, including its food court, as people attempted to escape the scene.
Police confirmed that no one was struck by gunfire and no injuries were reported. Officers took one juvenile suspect into custody following the incident.
Authorities said the scene was contained and there was no ongoing threat to the community. The department continued investigating the circumstances surrounding the reported shooting.
The gunfire reportedly occurred in a common area of the mall rather than inside a specific retail store. Police have not publicly identified the juvenile suspect.
Investigators have not established what led to the shooting. It also remained unclear whether officers recovered a firearm during the response.
The Ontario Mills shooting prompted a significant police response as officers worked to secure the shopping center and determine what happened. Witness video captured shoppers moving quickly through the mall during the disturbance.
Ontario Mills is located in Ontario, California, in San Bernardino County. The shopping center draws visitors from across the Inland Empire and includes retail stores, restaurants and entertainment venues.
The Ontario Police Department said its investigation was continuing after the suspect was taken into custody. Officials had not released further details about possible charges or the circumstances leading up to the gunfire.
