Dramatic Security Camera Footage of New York Mall Shooting Shows Terrified Bystanders Running for Cover amid Gunfire

Mar. 15, 2025

The Sangertown Square Mall in New Hartford, N.Y.Photo:google maps

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Police in New York are investigating after a shooter opened fire in a mall — and the incident was caught on video.

In astatement, state police said that law enforcement officials, including the New Hartford Police Department, are still searching for the suspect.

One woman can even be heard calling out for her child, and the pair were reunited before running out of the salon, hugging each other. Others seemingly fled to the back of the store, attempting to hide from the possible shooter.

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“At this time, one male victim has been identified but is uncooperative with investigators. Out of caution, the mall is being evacuated,” police wrote in their statement, adding, “This is not an active shooter situation.”

According to theObserver-Dispatch,the injured man was taken to Wynn Hospital for treatment. New Hartford Town Supervisor Paul Miscione also told the outlet that authorities do not yet know the motive behind the shooting.

“We don’t know why this happened yet, but law enforcement are currently investigating and checking every camera,” Miscione said. He also told the outlet that the shooter was not yet in custody, but that this was not a random incident.

New Hartford police did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for further information.

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In a Facebook post, Miscione advised local community members to stay away from the mall as police are still investigating.

Miscione also encouraged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward to authorities.

The investigation is still ongoing, state police added in their statement.

source: people.com