'There is no ongoing threat': 1 suspect arrested after shots heard at Western Mass. mall
One person is in Holyoke police custody following a shooting near the Holyoke Mall entrance Friday night , the Holyoke Police Department said.
At around 4:40 p.m., officers arrived at the mall located at 50 Holyoke St. about a report of shots fired near the entrance to Round One, the department said in a statement .
"A suspect is in custody," police said. "There is no ongoing threat."
The mall was temporarily evacuated, with officers currently investigating the incident.
Holyoke police and Mayor Joshua Garcia both said they would provide more information as it becomes available, according to their respective statements.
In a second statement from the mayor, Garcia wrote on Facebook that no one was hurt and no one was killed.
Stateline Video Games stated on Facebook that its Holyoke location inside the mall would be closed for the rest of the day.
"Due to an incident involving shots fired at the Holyoke Mall, our Holyoke locations will be closed for the rest of the evening out of an abundance of caution," the store said. "We're relieved to share that all of our staff are safe. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Stay safe, everyone."
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