Columbia, Maryland. Customers were alarmed by a disturbance at the Columbia Mall on Friday afternoon, but authorities assured them that there was no risk to public safety.
Around 4:45 p.m., Howard County Police got several reports about a potential danger at the shopping center. It was promptly established by responding police and mall security that there had been a disturbance in the food court.
No weapon was used, and no one was hurt during the encounter, however police say the person’s unpredictable conduct startled customers.
Authorities stressed that there was never a real risk to the safety of customers or employees and confirmed that the matter was handled quickly.
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