CHAOS struck Prince William County, Virginia, on November 18, 2021, after reports of a shooting came in.
Reports of gunfire came in around 3:30pm local time and residents were asked to avoid the public area.
Is there a shooting at Potomac Mills Mall?
The Prince William County Police Department confirmed that officers were investigating a shooting in the area of Potomac Mills Mall.
Footage from the scene showed a heavy police presence surrounding the vicinity of the mall.
Despite an advisory, PWCD said there was no active threat to the public.
PWCD confirmed that one victim was being treated at a local hospital; however, they did not indicate how severe the victim’s injuries were.
The victim reportedly self-transported himself to a local hospital following the incident.
At this time, it is still under investigation.
What is the Potomac Mills Mall?
The Potomac Mills Mall is a shopping center located in Woodbridge, Virginia.
It is known as the first mall developed by the Mills Corporation and was acquired in 2007 by Simon Property Group.
It is reportedly the largest outlet mall in the state with over “200 stores, including Bloomingdale’s-The Outlet Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Nordstrom Rack, IKEA, Kate Spade New York, The North Face, and Nike Clearance Store,” according to their website.
