Police Secure South Carolina Mall After Active Shooter Injures Multiple

Police have secured a South Carolina shopping center after an active shooter incident injured multiple people on Saturday. Officers swarmed the Hayward Mall in Greenville around 1:00 PM following reports of gunfire in the food court. Investigators located two victims inside the building and rushed them to a hospital for immediate treatment. Several individuals faced detention while law enforcement worked to evacuate the entire complex. The situation remains contained, though officials warn that clearing the area could take significant time. Authorities confirmed there is currently no danger to the public, but the mall stays closed for an undetermined period. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene where shoppers ran for their lives as shots rang out. One terrified witness recounted dropping their purchases in a checkout line before fleeing the premises. Another person reported relatives barricading themselves inside stock rooms to avoid the violence. Firefighters arrived on the scene to assist with the emergency response and search efforts. The mall had previously tightened security measures last year after a series of violent fights occurred within the establishment. This massive 1.2-million-square-foot facility, opened in 1980, houses major retailers like Aerie and The Cheesecake Factory.