Chaos at Triangle Town Center: Gunfire erupts, shoppers take cover in Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- A shooting at Triangle Town Center led multiple law enforcement agencies to the scene on Friday afternoon.

"And then we saw a whole bunch more [police] as they kept coming, we counted like 12 or 20," said Keziah Fedrick.

As Keziah was riding the bus to the mall, other people inside the mall said they were running for their lives.

"I heard like a big bang, and I wasn't sure what it was, but I kind of froze, and I was like, 'What was that?', and all of a sudden it was like bang bang bang," said Victoria Holmes.

"She just stood there, and I said we can't be standing here, we've got to go," said Danielle Bennett.

Mikaela Everett and her sister said they were shopping when they heard gunfire. They took cover and immediately notified their parents.

"She texted and said call 911, we're at the Triangle Town Center, there's an active shooter," said Mikaela's mom, Anne Everett.

"We were at the front of the store shopping, and we heard this massive bang. The store manager, bless her, caught on really quickly, and she said, 'Get down, get down, everybody,'" said Mikaela Everett.

As everyone inside the mall took cover, several shoppers said they were relieved to see law enforcement.

"All of a sudden, the police came with the big guns; they were going to each store looking for the person," said Sierra Locklear.

Raleigh Police confirm a confrontation and fight led to the gunfire between two groups near the food court. They said three people were shot and are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries. As the investigation continues, innocent shoppers said they will never forget the gruesome scene.

"When you walk through the mall, they got it taped up, and you see blood scattered long trail," said Locklear.

Raleigh police said if you have any information that could lead to an arrest, give them a call.