Shooting in Eastridge Mall in Gastonia: 4 people injured; mall closed for now

Four people were injured during a shooting in the food court of Eastridge Mall in Gastonia on Friday afternoon, police said. Two people are being questioned, Gastonia Police Chief Travis Brittain told reporters during a news conference outside the mall. There is no longer an active threat at the mall, police said. The shooting was reported around 12:10 p. m., and lockdown procedures were followed, including an evacuation of the mall, police said. In some cases, shoppers and workers took action to shelter in place; others immediately exited the mall. Sign petition Here Listen as Jay Lava and Tz Von Savage chop it up on Keep It P Podcast Dont forget to Subscribe Subscribe for more, B1, holdthemayo, newblackmedia Hit That Like Or Thumbs Up Button Follow Us Patreon Members Only Starting 5 KEEP IT P PODCAST PLAYLIST