1 injured in Oxford mall shooting

OXFORD, Ala. (WBRC) - Police in east Alabama are investigating a shooting that happened inside the Quintard Mall Saturday.

Investigators say preliminary information suggests an argument led to the shooting. The people involved fled from the scene, investigators confirmed.

Police say two men were inside the mall for a new sneaker release before both men brandished firearms during a confrontation in front of the store.

Authorities say initial reports indicated that no one had been shot, but Oxford Police say they have since confirmed that one of the men sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and took himself to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

“The reckless decision to introduce firearms into a crowded retail environment over a sneaker release is deeply concerning and will not be tolerated. We are fortunate that this incident did not result in more serious injuries to innocent bystanders,” said Oxford Police Chief Bill Partridge.

At this time, an investigation is ongoing and police say warrants will be sought as the case progresses.

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