Metro Atlantans react to Cumberland Mall shooting on social media
A shooting occurred Saturday afternoon at Cobb County’s Cumberland Mall.
What led to the shooting is unclear. Any injuries that may have occurred are also unknown. But police, whose presence was reported on the scene at around 1:30 p.m., confirmed it was not an active shooter.
» RELATED: 'Pure pandemonium': Cobb police investigating shooting at Cumberland Mall
Adding that it was an “isolated incident,” authorities noted in a tweet that shots were “not randomly” fired.
Social media users quickly began sharing videos of shoppers fleeing in the food court as shots rang out. They also shared footage of emergency responders at the scene.
I’m dead serious y’all smh. Cumberland mall in Cobb pic.twitter.com/pRWBsfxXcV
— Domo (@kooldudedomo) December 14, 2019
Folks... there is not an “active shooter” at Cumberland Mall. The gunman shot his target. #ActiveShooter #CumberlandMall pic.twitter.com/SpE45AfbSq
— DevilDoggg (@DevilDoggg) December 14, 2019
Cumberland mall pic.twitter.com/qQHGcWCDSY
— Domo (@kooldudedomo) December 14, 2019
Several people online urged others to remain safe as they shop for the holidays. They shared their stories of being caught in the chaos, too.
#ATLANTA Be safe this Holiday season.
— Terrell Thomas (@Eldorado2452) December 14, 2019
There was a incident at Cumberland Mall in Cobb County where a shooting took place inside the food court pic.twitter.com/pvYn4uCrIh
Active shooting situation at Cumberland mall. Y’all please be safe in Atlanta.
— BeLLo (@TeighLor_Made) December 14, 2019
There was a shooting at Cumberland mall today. My sister and I were running literally for our lives to get out of the crossfire, got separated, and I was locked in a stall with seven other people. Please y’all stay safe out here!
— Shmackable🖤 (@shmackable) December 14, 2019
As police continue to investigate, drivers are urged to stay away from the mall for several hours.
About the Author
More Stories
The Latest
