The assailant opened fire indiscriminately; Many were injured as people screamed. Shooting at Copenhagen shopping mall, police return fire – one suspect arrested

The shooting happened Sunday evening at a shopping mall in Copenhagen, Denmark. It has been reported that 3 people have died and many others have been injured in this firing. 3 of them are in critical condition. A 22-year-old Danish youth has been arrested in this case, according to Reuters news agency.

Fear of terrorist attacks
Soren Thomson, head of the Copenhagen Police Operations Unit, said the possibility of a terrorist motive behind the incident could not be ruled out. He said that it is not known whether some other people are involved in this incident. We are investigating.

After the shooting, the shopkeepers ran out. Police did not say how many people were killed or injured.

Panic spread through the mall after the attack. People ran out of the mall screaming for their lives.

As it was a holiday, the mall was crowded
According to initial reports, the incident took place at Fields shopping mall when many people were there due to holidays. Then, there was a sudden sound of gunshots and screams. Then there was a crowd and people ran out.

Chief Inspector Soren Thomson said: “Many people have been killed and many others injured in the attack. He said it was too early to give the exact number of dead and injured.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested
The police have arrested a 22-year-old Danish teenager in connection with the incident. On the part of the police- it is not yet possible to say whether the incident is domestic violence or any other motive. We are actively investigating.

The suspect in the shooting was arrested near the Fields shopping mall, said Søren Thomson, head of the Copenhagen police operations division.