By Sassy Liberty AMERICA’S FREEDOM FIGHTERS –

Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, North Carolina is currently on lockdown after witnesses reported gunfire in the building. The lockdown was reported to have occurred at approximately 2:45 pm EST. Authorities sealed off the mall and closed a nearby road.

A witness reported she was in the mall’s food court with she heard what sounded like a popping noise.  That’s when the witness states, “pandemonium broke out.”  She described extreme panic and people jumping over tables and chairs to get out of the shopping mall.

She “played dead” along with her children before someone assisted in getting her and her children safely out of the mall.  One person is confirmed dead at this time.  Other witnesses said shots were fired in the food court at the regional mall, which is home to more than 200 stores. Multiple witnesses and video posted on social media confirm shoppers running out of the mall while everyone attempts to flee.  Those that were unable to flee to safety outside have attempted to seek shelter in stores and other places.

The Raleigh Police Department has confirmed an active shooter situation. Authorities state that no one has been allowed to enter or exit the mall. No suspects are  reported to have been arrested at this time, according to WRAL news.

“Someone just got shot at Crabtree and it was so scary me and Olivia are crying oh my god live footage !!!!”

Someone just got shot at Crabtree and it was so scary me and Olivia are crying oh my god live footage !!!! pic.twitter.com/IAymO1xo8C

— lauren baker ☻ (@LaurrrenBaker) August 13, 2016

Video posted on social media showed shoppers running out of a store exit.