Two people were hospitalized Saturday after a shooting at Greenville’s Haywood Mall in South Carolina, authorities said. Several individuals have been detained as officers continue investigating the incident, which preliminary information suggests stemmed from a dispute and was not a random act of violence. Law enforcement is working to clear the mall and ensure no additional threats remain. Authorities have not released details on the victims’ conditions, the identities of those detained, or whether any charges have been filed. The public has been asked to avoid the mall while the investigation continues.
Eyewitness Accounts and Response
Multiple witnesses reported chaos inside the mall, with shoppers fleeing after hearing gunfire. One person claimed they were in line when the shooting occurred, while others described relatives hiding in stock rooms. Police confirmed the presence of multiple shooting victims inside the building and have detained several individuals. Authorities emphasized that this was not a random shooting.
Law Enforcement Coordination
The Greenville Police Department, Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, and other agencies are collaborating to secure the scene. No further shots have been fired since officers arrived, and crime scene tape was placed outside the mall. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and South Carolina Highway Patrol have also been involved in the response.