Two wounded in shooting at Greenville Haywood Mall
A shooting at the Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina, on Saturday afternoon left at least two people wounded and prompted a massive law enforcement response. Authorities have detained multiple individuals and stated the violence stemmed from a dispute, not a random attack.
The Greenville Police Department confirmed that officers were dispatched to the mall at 700 Haywood Road following reports of gunfire. Two victims were transported to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. While official details on their conditions have not been released, one report identified an 18-year-old male as having been treated for a gunshot wound to the neck.
Police said several people were taken into custody in connection with the incident. No shots were fired after the initial police arrival, according to authorities. A heavy presence of police and emergency services, including the Greenville County Sheriff's Office, responded to the scene. Officers worked to clear the large retail complex, which is the largest shopping mall in South Carolina, and secure the area.
Video posted online showed a significant law enforcement presence, and panicked shoppers were seen fleeing the building as...