The incident began when two men started figting, Columbia police chief Skip Holbrook told WYFF. A third man jumped in then two of the men fired guns into the air, accoridng to WYFF. It is believed all three left in the same area. Investigators are working to determine if the incident is gang-related.

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No victims have been located, according to Columbia police. There were no injuries. Police still were working to secure the mall and ensure it was empty at 10:30 p.m.

"CPD crime scene starting investigation now that the mall has been evacuated," police tweeted. "Gather potential evidence."

Investigators are talking to potential witnesses and gathering information, according to officials.

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Austin Walters died from an overdose in 2021 after taking a Xanax pill laced with fentanyl, his father said. A new law named after Austin and aimed at preventing deaths from fentanyl has resulted in its first convictions in Georgia, prosecutors said. (Family photo)

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