A struggling mall is attempting to evict its remaining tenants as it faces decline and possible closure, highlighting challenges in the retail and commercial real estate sectors.
The article explores the decline of Glamour Shots, a once-popular mall-based photo studio chain, through a personal visit to the last remaining location in New Jersey, highlighting its cultural significance, changing photography trends, and the nostalgic memories it evokes for those who experienced it in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Three people were detained after a fight at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey, escalated to gunfire, causing chaos and mall evacuation; the shooter remains at large, and authorities are investigating.
Claire's, a popular mall jewelry and ear-piercing retailer, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in seven years due to declining sales, increased tariffs, and changing consumer trends, with its North American stores remaining open during the process.
A shooting at Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah, Georgia, injured three people, including a juvenile, with police indicating it involved two groups known to each other. The mall was evacuated, and there is no active threat now. The investigation is ongoing.
A woman recounts losing her nephew at the mall for a minute, during which he urinated in a fountain, leading to his ban from the mall and family tensions. She advises handling family conflicts calmly and avoiding public arguments, and suggests attending the upcoming Father's Day celebration despite the incident.
Two people were wounded in a shooting at Park Plaza mall in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Black Friday. The incident, described by police as a disturbance between two individuals that escalated into gunfire, is considered isolated and not an active shooter situation. Both victims are expected to recover, and no arrests have been made. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. condemned the actions and expressed hopes for the victims' recovery.
A 7-year-old girl was hospitalized after being shot at a Baltimore shopping mall when two groups got into an altercation and an unidentified male fired a shot while running away, striking the girl in the upper body. The girl, who was not the intended victim, was in critical but stable condition. Police are searching for the suspect, and this incident follows a previous shooting at the same mall in December.
Two people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at an outdoor mall in Doral, Florida. The incident occurred during a dispute at a club within the CityPlace Doral mall, leading to an exchange of gunfire involving a security guard, officers, and the gunman. Six individuals were struck by gunfire, with two in critical condition. The investigation is being conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies, and one officer who was shot is in stable condition.
Two people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at a Florida shopping mall after a fight broke out at a bar, leading to a security guard and the gunman being killed in a subsequent gun battle with police. Six bystanders and a police officer were also injured in the incident, which shocked locals and occurred despite previous active shooter and mass casualty training conducted by Doral police.
A shooting at a bar in a popular outdoor mall in a Miami suburb left two dead and seven injured after an altercation broke out, leading to a security guard's intervention and subsequent shooting by a man involved in the altercation. Responding police shot and killed the alleged gunman, but not before one officer and six bystanders were wounded. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident, and officials mentioned that Miami-area law enforcement agencies had conducted a mass casualty training exercise at the mall one year ago.
A mass shooting outside the Circle Centre Mall in downtown Indianapolis left seven minors, aged 12 to 17, injured with gunshot wounds. No suspects have been arrested, and the police believe more than one weapon was used. The incident occurred as the city continues to grapple with a rise in gun violence, with the deputy police chief emphasizing the need to address conflicts with firearms among young people. An ongoing investigation is underway, and the police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Seven minors between the ages of 12 and 17 were injured in a shooting outside a shopping mall in downtown Indianapolis, with no arrests made yet. The victims, including six with gunshot wounds, were transported to hospitals, and one is in critical condition. Police believe there were multiple guns involved in the shooting and emphasized the need to stop young people from resolving conflicts with firearms. In a separate incident, UNLV released footage of a campus shooter who killed three professors last year, revealing the 10 minutes of terror unleashed by the 67-year-old gunman armed with a legally purchased handgun and a target list of names.
Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish released a statement regarding a disturbance and violence at The Pike Outlets, where a large group of juveniles gathered for a viral social media meet-up. The police were prepared and intervened in a fight between two females, leading to the arrest of both suspects. The shopping center closed early, and a juvenile male was later found shot nearby. The police department declared a stage two tactical alert and adjusted officer schedules to handle the situation, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for criminal acts and violence in the community.
An Ann Arbor family of five chased down and cornered a credit card thief at a Michigan mall after the thief made large purchases using the stolen cards. The family, including three young children, pursued the thief through the mall, with the mother confronting the thief at a shoe store and the father ultimately helping to corner the suspect outside the mall. The 26-year-old thief has been arrested and arraigned on three felony counts, and the family is offering a reward for the return of the remaining stolen items.