Police initially responded to an active shooter threat, but it was later revealed that an incident outside of the mall had caused a disturbance, according to authoriites.
One person was detained for allegedly causing a disturbance at Aventura Mall on Wednesday after police received unfounded reports of an active shooter, authorities said.
No shots were fired and it was not an active shooter situation, Aventura Police said.
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WATCH HEREAfter the unspecified disturbance occurred, the suspect allegedly ran into Aventura Mall, where they were arrested after a foot chase. Their name has not been released.
#AventuraPolice A disturbance occurred @cityofaventura that resulted in a foot chase into @AventuraMall property that was initially reported as an active shooter. We have determined that no shots were fired and it was not an active shooter. The subject who caused the disturbance… pic.twitter.com/JtH5zceoU5
— Aventura Police (@aventurapolice) September 12, 2024
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Video shows officers handcuffing someone that appears to be wearing an orange hard hat and vest.
Authorities did not immediately provide more information about what led to the situation.
