$5K reward offered for information in Douglasville mall shooting

Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest of those involved in a shooting at a Douglasville mall Saturday.

Police believe a fight between two women led to the shooting near Arbor Place’s security entrance around 4 p.m. When officers arrived, they said they found neither gunshot victims nor active shooters at the scene.

“Initial video reveals the incident was a physical fight (between) two females,” the department said. “At some point during the fight a firearm was discharged. Both females then immediately fled the mall.”

Although no one was struck by the gunfire, at least one person was injured after falling while running from the scene, Douglasville police Maj. J.R. Davidson said. That person was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Several shoppers reported hiding in stores after hearing the gunfire, while others said they grabbed their belongings and ran out of the mall.

The incident in Douglasville is the latest shooting reported at a metro Atlanta mall in 2020. In Buckhead, officials recently announced they are increasing security at Lenox Square following a rash of shootings there, including one that left a man dead earlier this year. Those plans include installing metal detectors at mall entrances and having more K-9 units on the premises.