Three Arrested After Gunfire and Chaos at Willowbrook Mall in NJ
Three individuals were arrested following an incident involving gunfire at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey. The event occurred on Tuesday evening, shortly after 7 p.m.
Incident Overview
The disturbance began near the mall’s food court, leading to a chaotic evacuation. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in connection with the gunfire.
- Location: Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, New Jersey
- Date: Tuesday night
- Time: Shortly after 7 p.m.
- Arrests: Two adults and one juvenile
- Injury Status: No injuries reported
Response from Authorities
State Troopers and police from over a dozen nearby towns responded rapidly. They blocked parking lot entrances and evacuated visitors from the mall. Eyewitness accounts described scenes of panic.
One teenager, Shane Garvey, reflected on the chaos, saying, “I heard a bunch of footsteps and I was just getting pushed by a bunch of people as I was running.”
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are actively investigating the incident. While three people have been taken into custody, the person who discharged the firearm is still at large.
The mall resumed normal operations, reopening at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Wayne police urge anyone who witnessed the event or has video footage to come forward.
