Shiladitya Ray

Braintree, MA, USA

The South Shore Plaza mall has been closed after a shooting took place in Braintree, Massachusetts, on Saturday. ,There is a large police presence in the area and the victim of the shooting has been transported to the Boston Hospital, according to the Massachusetts State Police. Reports emerged that the South Shore Plaza mall had been closed down around 3.30pm local time, but it was not immediately clear what had happened. “We heard the screams and we heard the trampling of feet. It was like a mass running of kids and adults, and people grabbing everyone that they could, dropping their bags and running in front of my store, which is all glass fronts,” a woman who works at South Shore Plaza told a reporter from NewsCenter 5. Also read | US embassy families to be evacuated from Ukraine amid Russia threat: report,The police have since confirmed that a shooting has taken place. However, the Braintree Police Department have confirmed that it is safe for people to come out and that police officers will direct them. However, as per reports, the suspect managed to flee the scene of the crime immediately after the shooting and is still at large. A manhunt is underway to apprehend the shooter. The Braintree Police Department have also created a media staging area further away from the crime scene and further details are expected to come in soon. Also read | Jason Rivera: NYPD officer who died in Harlem shooting,This is not the first shooting to have taken place at the South Shore Plaza mall. Back in July 2020, two males in their 20s were arrested after a shooting took place at the mall and left a 15-year-old girl injured.

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However, the Braintree Police Department have confirmed that it is safe for people to come out and that police officers will direct them.\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"others\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">IF YOU ARE SHELTERING IN PLACE IN A STORE, IT IS SAFE TO COME OUT. OFFICERS WILL DIRECT YOU OUTSIDE. THE MALL IS NOW CLOSED.</p>&mdash; Braintree Police Department (@BraintreePolice) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/BraintreePolice/status/1484993287589183488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">January 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">IF YOU ARE SHELTERING IN PLACE IN A STORE, IT IS SAFE TO COME OUT. OFFICERS WILL DIRECT YOU OUTSIDE. 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<ul>
  <li>The South Shore Plaza mall has been closed after a shooting took place in Braintree</li>
  <li>The victim of the shooting has been transported to the Boston Hospital</li>
  <li>This is a developing story</li>
</ul>

Opoyi Central

South Shore Plaza mall closed after shooting in Braintree; suspect at large

Massachusetts

UnitedStates

Shooting

Crime

Malls

Aman Butani

Two people have been killed in a shooting at an Idaho mall on Monday with at least four other people, including a law enforcement officer, being injured, the police said in a press briefing after the incident. The scene was reported at a shopping mall in Boise city. The police said that at least one person has been taken into custody following the incident, according to reports from Associated Press. Also Read: Alec Baldwin case: Man who handled prop gun has history of shooting incidents,Authorities said officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect. The majority of the mall has been cleared but police were still looking for any additional victims, Associated Press reported. While asking the public to avoid the area, law enforcement officials said on Twitter that they are working their way through each business at the mall. Moreover, police indicated that there is no information on any additional threats as of now. The Idaho mall, which has been identified as Boise Towne Square, is located in the largest city of the northwestern state and is also the city's largest mall, according to reports from Associated Press. Also Read: Alec Baldwin shooting incident spurs call to ban guns on film sets,Police were interviewing dozens of people outside the entrance to Macy's, one of five large department stores at the mall that has 153 stores in all. Boise Police Department said in a tweet before the media briefing, Five people and a Boise Police officer were injured in this event. Police are making notifications to family of those involved and continuing to clear the mall. Cheri Gypin, of Boise, was in the mall with a friend where they walk for an hour three or four times a week. She said she heard several large bangs, but thought something had fallen from the ceiling. Then about 60 people, including families pushing strollers, came running at them, some of them shouting that there was an active shooter. “My friend was trying to process it,” said Gypin, 60. “I just looked at her and said, 'We've got to run.' So we just ran and kept running until we got to the outer perimeter of the parking lot, according to reports from Associated Press. Police are also investigating what appears to be another crime scene at a restaurant near the mall. (With AP inputs)

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<ul>
  <li>One person has been taken into custody</li>
  <li>No information is available on any additional threats</li>
  <li>Police asked people to avoid the Boise mall area</li>
</ul>

Boise mall shooting: 2 dead, 4 injured in Idaho incident

Idaho

Police

Yash Bajaj

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

The government of <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/maharashtra">Maharashtra</a>, led by CM <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/uddhavthackeray">Uddhav Thackrey</a>, on Wednesday, eased some<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/covid19"> COVID-19</a> restrictions in the state. In major announcements, restaurants and hotels have been&nbsp;allowed to operate till 10 PM as <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/mumbai">Mumbai </a>local train services will start from August 15 for people who have taken both doses of the coronavirus vaccine.,The COVID-19 scenario in parts of Maharashtra has improved compared to previous months. As of August 11, the case recovery rate in the state stood at 96.82%, PTI reported.&nbsp;,Also read:<a href="https://opoyi.com/maharashtra-firm-working-on-drug-to-cure-mild-covid?utm_source=copy-share&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=none">&nbsp;Maharashtra firm working on drug to cure mild COVID</a>,Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 5,560 new coronavirus positive cases and 163 fatalities, taking the caseload in the state to 63,69,002, while the death toll reached 1,34,364, a health official said. The number of recoveries now stands at 61,66,620, leaving the state with 64,570 active cases.,Here are the revised guidelines in Maharashtra:,1) Shopping malls and restaurants to remain open till 10 PM with a 50% capacity from August 15 onwards, provided the entire staff is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/how-to-download-covid-19-vaccination-certificate-on-your-smartphone-using-whatsapp?utm_source=copy-share&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=none">How to download COVID-19 vaccination certificate on your smartphone using WhatsApp</a>,2)&nbsp; Shops are also allowed to operate till 10 PM.,3) Spas and gymnasiums will also be allowed to function till 10 PM at a 50% capacity on the condition that the entire staff at these establishments has taken both doses of the vaccine.,4) Those visiting the shopping malls will also have to carry the final vaccination certificate.,5)&nbsp;Yoga centres and salons will also be allowed to remain open till 10 PM.,6)&nbsp;Indoor sports activity will be allowed.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/opting-to-wfh-permanently-google-employees-may-soon-suffer-a-pay-cut?utm_source=copy-share&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=none">Opting to WFH permanently? You may soon suffer a pay cut</a>,7) Cinema halls and places of worship will continue to remain shut until further orders.,8)&nbsp;Weddings in open spaces will be allowed with 200 people, while events can take place in closed halls with 100 people or at a 50% capacity of the venue or whichever is less.,9) Holders of the final vaccination certificate approved by the designated authority will be given a railway pass to travel in local trains in Mumbai. Railway ticket-checkers have been authorised to demand the verified copy of the final vaccination certificate and identity card from passengers.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/doctors-fear-diabetes-tsunami-in-india-post-pandemic?utm_source=copy-share&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=none">Doctors fear diabetes 'tsunami' in India post pandemic</a>,10)&nbsp;Private offices whose employees are fully vaccinated have been allowed to keep their offices functional at a full capacity but they have to stagger the work hours and keep 25% strength at one time.,The state task force on COVID-19 is not in favour of opening schools and colleges from August 17. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is scheduled to meet members of the task force to take a final decision.

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<ul>
  <li>Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 5,560 new coronavirus positive cases and 163 fatalities</li>
  <li>Mumbai local trains will start for fully-vaccinated people from August 15</li>
  <li>Shopping malls and restaurants are allowed to remain open till 10 PM</li>
</ul>

#Malls

South Shore Plaza mall closed after shooting in Braintree; suspect at large

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