Man Taken Into Custody After Gun Pulled During Dolphin Mall Fight

Sweetwater police responded to Dolphin Mall on November 1 after a call about a possible shooting. The call came in on November 1, 2026. Police said one of the men fighting produced a gun, but no shots were fired. One person was taken into custody in connection with the incident.

The commotion occurred in the mall’s open-air dining area. Video of the confrontation shows several men fighting before one man draws a gun from his waistband; others then run away. Another video shows police officers rushing to the area, where officers with long guns were later seen. Miami-Dade Fire crews also responded.

Police said an initial assessment confirmed that there had been no shooting. The reason for the fight was not clear. A mall visitor named Abdel said he had been at Dave & Buster’s and had not noticed anything unusual before the confrontation. He said he was shocked by the incident, particularly because families and children were nearby, and hoped the person involved would be held accountable.