Local media report that the shooting began at 2:25 p.m. and that two suspects have been detained, but police are sweeping the mall for more. Twitter users are reporting cowering in dressing rooms as the shots rang out. Police officers may be clearing the mall store by store: there have been calls for those hiding to stay out of sight as police search for more suspects.
No injuries have been reported.
Local media are reporting that the shots resulted from a fight between two men, who then fled.
Crossgates Mall has more than 250 stores and is one of the largest shopping centers in upstate New York.
#BREAKING news thread: HEAVY Police response at #CrossgatesMall in #Albany, NY active shooter, people running, chaos pic.twitter.com/truv9iDz3k
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