Several individuals contended Copenhagen mall, cops state

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Several people shot at Copenhagen shopping mall, police say

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People leave Field’s shopping mall, after Danish cops stated they got reports of shooting, in Copenhagen, Denmark, July 3, 2022.

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Danish cops stated Sunday that numerous individuals were contended a Copenhagen mall, among the biggest in Scandinavia.

Copenhagen cops stated that a person individual has actually been jailed in connection with the shooting at the Field’s mall, which is close to the city’s airport. Police tweeted that “several people have been hit,” however provided no other information.

Copenhagen Mayor Sophie H. Andersen tweeted: “Terrible reports of shooting in Fields. We do not yet know for sure how many were injured or dead, but it is very serious.”

Images from the scene revealed individuals lacking the shopping center, and Denmark’s TV2 broadcaster published an image of a male being placed on a stretcher. Witnesses stated individuals were sobbing and concealing in stores.

Laurits Hermansen informed Danish broadcaster DR that he remained in a clothes shop at the shopping mall with his household when he heard “three-four bangs. Really loud bangs. It sounded like the shots were being fired just next to the store.”

Police stated they were very first informed to the shooting at 5: 36 p.m. (1536 GMT; 11: 36 a.m. EDT). A substantial existence of heavily-armed law enforcement officer was on hand, with numerous fire department lorries likewise parked outside the shopping center.

“One person has been arrested in connection with the shooting at Fields. We currently are not able to say more about the person concerned,” Copenhagen cops tweeted. “We have a massive presence at Fields and are working on getting an overview.”

The shopping mall is on the borders of Copenhagen simply throughout from a train line that links the town hall with the worldwide airport. A significant highway likewise runs nearby to Fields, which opened in 2004.

A show by previous One Direction band member Harry Styles was arranged to be held at 8 p.m. (1800 GMT; 2 p.m. EDT) at the neighboring RoyalArena It was uncertain whether the performance would be held.

On Snapchat, Styles composed, “My team and I pray for everyone involved in the Copenhagen shopping mall shooting. I am shocked. Love H.”

Shortly after the shooting, the royal palace stated a reception with Crown Prince Frederik linked to the Tour de France biking race had actually been canceled. The very first 3 phases of the race were kept in Denmark this year, the palace stated in a declaration. The reception was because of be hung on the royal private yacht that is moored in Soenderborg, the town where the 3rd phase ended.