Earlier today, there was an explosion at the Mega City Mall near Gun Land. There were less than 100 people injured and 2 people died.
St. Mercy and Jean-Luc hospital have reported victims’ injuries consistent with fire and smoke inhalation, along with other serious and non-life threatening injuries.
The Assistant Manager of Gun Land, Maria Zorrilla, was closest to the incident. At the time she was talking to a couple about purchasing a gun for their home. As she was leaving the store, she heard a loud noise and woke without her leg and debris everywhere.
One eyewitness did report seeing a suspicious guy in a dark coat before the explosion, but after, she didn’t see where the man had gone.
Sergeant Fuglsang reported that the investigation is ongoing and they will be reviewing the tapes of the incident this afternoon. Homeland Security and the FBI have arrived and they haven’t seen any indications of terrorism.
There have been reports of the mall having electrical issues prior to the explosion. A food court custodian, Kaitlyn McShane, stated about the issues with electrical, “There have been issues with electrical but there hasn’t been previous issues in that part of the mall.”
The Mega City police are assessing the damage to the mall currently, but they hope to be able to reopen on Saturday.
Pretty good overall, Courtney. Maria’s leg gets cast off too quickly. I don’t think the “suspicious guy” info should be included without verification. Sgt. Fuglsang could be consulted.