Active shooter scare turns out to be failed robbery in La Plaza Mall in south Texas
Police have reported an active shooter situation at the Plaza Mall in McAllen in south Texas, saying that officers from several law enforcement agencies were heading to the site.
Police said later in a tweet that it was an attempt to rob a jewelry store at the mall, and that it had been prevented. Five alleged perpetrators have been detained, with the incident being resolved without fatalities or injuries.
Statement from Chief Rodriguez: We are investigating a robbery attempt at a jewelry store @LaPlazaMall. All known suspects are in custody. No injuries involved. Reports of shots fired are attributed to smashing glass cases. #StayInformed
— City of McAllen, TX (@CityofMcAllen) July 28, 2018
The law enforcers attributed earlier reports of gunshots to the sound of glass cases being smashed.
Breaking: Hidalgo County Constable confirms active shooter at La Plaza Mall. Stay clear of the area pic.twitter.com/XIcBELB3Ue
— Alex Del Barrio (@alexdelbarrio) July 28, 2018
Looks like 5 people are being detained at La Plaza Mall. You can see broken glass on the floor. A robbery, perhaps? pic.twitter.com/ojiAiuR4DG
— Naxi Lopez (@Naxiely) July 28, 2018
McAllen, which has a population of around 130,000, is the largest city in Hidalgo County, located near the Mexican border.