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What we know: According to CBS, firefighters said the shooting happened at around 3:30 p.m. LAist has reached out to local law enforcement for more details, including Newport Beach police and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
A bookseller at Barnes and Noble confirmed to LAist that they’ve closed the store. A Dick’s Sporting Goods employee said they believe a woman was shot, police aren’t letting anyone up and down the escalators, and they’re considering the store’s next steps.
Backstory on the mall: Fashion Island is a popular outdoor shopping mall in Newport Beach. It’s the site of numerous big department stores. It’s not the first time Fashion Island’s had a shooting.
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