We have multiple reports of three gun shots in or around the food court area of the mall. LPD with PCSO have evacuated the mall.
Eyewitness reports say there were three men fighting in the food court started throwing chairs everywhere and we guess maybe one of them had a gun and shot it.
PCFR was been called in for a medical emergency because people hurt temselves running out of the mall
Statement from Lakeland PD “Lakeland Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired at the Lakeland Square Mall shortly after 4PM today. Officers immediately arrived on the scene and began to secure the location. At this time, they have not found any evidence that a shooting occurred. It is believed a fight occurred in the food court area in which chairs were thrown against glass. Officers worked with staff at the Lakeland Square Mall to secure all mall areas and conducted an extensive search. The mall has reopened at this time. Thank You!”