Update: Police are still searching for a shoplifting suspect who fired a gun during a struggle with a security guard in a store in the mall. That led to all the stores in the mall going into a lockdown protocol and area schools briefly instituting lockout procedures.
The suspect was attempting to run off with dozens of stolen clothing he put on after being stopped by the guard, which led to the fired shots.
Ultimately, he got away without much of the stolen clothing, and police have since reopened the mall. The investigation is ongoing at this time.
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As of 2:30 pm the location is still on lockdown and police continue to investigate. No victims or other information has been released at this time.
According to Nassau PD, the suspect is described as a Black man in his 20s, with an afro hairstyle. He was last seen wearing a hoodie, ripped blue jeans and a red shirt under the hoodie.
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Green Acres: The mall is currently locked down after confirmed reports of a shooting about an hour ago. Police are on the scene, with helicopters overhead searching the area. Avoid the area.
Long Island: Currently, there is an ongoing investigation following a lockdown at Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream on Monday afternoon.
Nassau COUNTY police were alerted to a potential report of shots fired within the mall shortly after 11 a.m.https://t.co/pAe4kI8z1b
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