Chaos ensues after American Dream mall shooting in NJ. See videos shared on social media
The New Jersey State Police are investigating a "shooting incident" at American Dream mall in East Rutherford on Thursday night.
Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed the shooting on Twitter, stating "I have been briefed on the shooting at the American Dream Mall" and that state police "has set up a command post."
"We are closely monitoring the situation, and are praying for those impacted. The public is advised to stay away from the area at this time," Murphy tweeted.
DEVELOPING: Police investigating shooting at American Dream mall that sent shoppers fleeing
I have been briefed on the shooting at the American Dream Mall and @NJSP has set up a command post. We are closely monitoring the situation, and are praying for those impacted. The public is advised to stay away from the area at this time.
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) April 7, 2022
The shooting incident at the American Dream has been determined to not be an active shooter. The mall is secure & troopers are in the process of safely removing patrons. Anyone looking to meet up with family members is asked to go to lot 26. The American Dream will remain closed.
— NJSP - State Police (@NJSP) April 8, 2022
Here's what shoppers shared on social media:
There was a shooting at American dream mall. Man shot in his chest 2 times. The scariest thing that has ever happened to me. pic.twitter.com/UWasdTYPJS
— isa (@xo_Bella) April 7, 2022
Shooting at American Dream Mall in Rutherford, NJ happening now pic.twitter.com/Dd9UXnErGN
— lis atiencia (@lisatiencia) April 7, 2022
Nickelodeon at American dream pic.twitter.com/bKaG5rflio
— epikgameslb (@epikgameslb) April 7, 2022
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: See videos shared on social media after American Dream mall shooting
