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Friday, November 22, 2024

BREAKING: Potential Active Shooter Reported at Smith Haven Mall

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Suffolk County Police received a phone call reporting an active shooter at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove today.

β€œThe call was placed around midafternoon,” a source within the police department told The Messenger. β€œA frantic report was made where people were claiming that there was a man with a gun inside the Smith Haven Mall.”

Suffolk officers have reported to the scene and are searching the premises. It is believed the area has been cleared. 

No victims or suspects have been confirmed at this time.

This is an ongoing story.

Deana D. Boles
Deana D. Boleshttp://www.messengerpapers.com
Deana D. Boles joined The Messenger as a contributing reporter in February of 2022. Now a staff writer, she covers a wide variety of topics, including entertainment, politics, health and parental guidance - in addition to conducting food reviews of local restaurants as part of her weekly column, "Dining with Deana."