An off-duty police officer shot and wounded a man suspected of stealing from a store at The Parks at Arlington mall Sunday afternoon.
The officer responded to a report of a theft about 4:30 p.m. at the Sunglass Hut at the mall in the 3800 block of South Cooper Street, near Interstate 20, police Lt. Christopher Cook said.
The man fled, and pulled out what was later found to be an imitation weapon as he ran near the food court on the second floor. Thinking it was a real gun, the officer fired at the man, striking him, Cook said.
The suspect was transported to an area hospital. His condition was unavailable Sunday evening.
No other injuries were reported.
Despite initial reports on social media, the incident was not an active shooter situation, police said.
The mall was evacuated Sunday and was expected to remain closed as police finished investigating the scene.
Anyone at the Parks Mall is able to go to their vehicle. The incident is under control. The Parks Mall has closed so please avoid the area. Follow instructions from First Responders if inside the mall.
— Arlington Police, TX (@ArlingtonPD) November 26, 2017
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2017/11/26/parks-arlington-mall-evacuated-police-shooting
Guess this article should have been before the one I just commented on.
Much more informative.