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Upstate New York Mall Evacuated After Shooter Injures Multiple Victims

Police and other emergency services in New York are at the scene of a shooting at the Galleria at Crystal Run mall near Middletown in Orange County.

As BNONews reports, the incident began at about 3:15 p.m. ET on Sunday when officers were called to reports of shots being fired at or near the American Eagle store.

Details about the exact circumstances of the shooting were not immediately known.

According to initial reports, at least two people have been injured, but there was no immediate word on their conditions or how they sustained their injuries. No suspects were immediately taken into custody, but police said it is no longer an active shooter situation. The motive is unknown.

"[The Town of Wallkill Police Department] is investigating a possible shooting at the Galleria Mall," police said in a statement.

"Police are on scene and controlling the incident. The incident is under investigation. Further information will be released later."