Juvenile Arrested After Gunfire Sparks Panic at Ontario Mills Mall

Shoppers ran for cover at Ontario Mills Mall on the evening of November 13 after reports of gunfire inside the shopping center. Ontario police began receiving calls shortly after 7 p.m., with reports placing the incident along a mall concourse near the No. 5 entrance, Dave & Buster’s and Burlington. It was not reported to have taken place inside a particular store.

Police took a male juvenile into custody. Authorities said no one was hit by gunfire and no one was injured. Video from the mall showed people running through the shopping area and food court as the incident unfolded.

Police said the scene was contained and there was no ongoing threat to the community. The investigation remains open. Investigators have not determined how many shots were fired or who may have been the intended target. The cause of the shooting is also under investigation, and police have not said whether a weapon was recovered.