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Several people injured after shooting incident at Georgia shopping mall: police

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Several people, including one juvenile, were injured at a mall in Savannah, Georgia, on Wednesday, according to officials.

The Savannah Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that six people were taken to the hospital after a shooting at the Oglethorpe Mall, which occurred at about 5:45 p.m. local time.

Three people sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, police said, and three others suffered non-gunshot-related medical complications.

One of the individuals who sustained a gunshot wound was a juvenile, police added.

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Police and firefighters responded to the Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah, Ga., on Wednesday after reports of a shooting that injured several people. (Google Earth)

All six victims were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Firefighters also responded to the mall, and the International Association of Firefighters, a labor union for firefighters in Savannah, confirmed several of its members were sent to the scene to assist with patient care and to transport victims to a local hospital.

Police responded to the Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah, Georgia on Wednesday, after reports of a shooting that ultimately resulted in three people suffering gunshot wounds, though they were non-life-threatening. (iStock)

Police said the mall has been evacuated, adding that there is no threat at this time.

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“The reports out of Savannah are devastating,” Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said. “My office is monitoring the situation closely, and we’re in touch with local law enforcement. We stand ready to support them with whatever they need.”

Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.

Story tips and ideas can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.

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