The Empire Mall in Sioux Falls took a frightening turn Tuesday night, July 21, after multiple people reported hearing gunshots in the parking lot.
Social media was abuzz with posts from people trying to figure out what had happened. Before long, Sioux Falls Police confirmed that reports of gunfire were legitimate, although fortunately, the incident ended without anyone being injured.
According to Dakota News Now, officers began receiving numerous 911 calls around 7:10 PM from people who said they heard what sounded like gunshots coming from the Empire Mall parking lot.
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Witnesses told police they saw two males involved in an altercation that escalated when a handgun was fired. Moments later, both individuals reportedly got into a vehicle and left the area before officers arrived…