Gun Fired Inside Destiny USA, Temporary Shelter in Place Lifted

Syracuse Police responded to Destiny USA this afternoon for a report of shots fired inside the mall shortly after 4:10 p.m.

Police say no one was injured but confirmed a gun was discharged inside the mall. It began with a dispute near the Cinnabon at Destiny. Police believe one of those involved pulled out a handgun and discharged one round in to a trash can.

Security camera footage then confirmed that individual who fired the gun left the mall property. There are no reports of injury.

A mall-goer confirmed to WIBX 950 that a temporary shelter in place order was issued by police and officers investigated the scene.

Destiny USA will be closed for the rest of the night. Police continue to investigate.

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Source: Reports of Shots Fired at Destiny USA in Syracuse

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