OfficerBlueArlington, TX – Arlington Police in Parks Mall shot a suspect in the mall’s food court area Sunday evening.
The incident happened when an Arlington PD officer confronted a theft suspect near the food court. The suspect then drew a replica type gun and the officer responded by firing multiple shots.
At least one of the shots hit the suspect in the chest.
The suspect has been transported to the hospital.
The mall is being evacuated and homicide detectives are on scene.
Video of the shooting and aftermath have been spreading on social media.
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