At least one person was killed, and at least five others were wounded in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday, local police chief T.J. Morse said.
Police initially said that there were 10 people wounded, but it has since been confirmed that only six were hurt.
Local outlet WAFB9 reported that the person who was killed during the shootout was 17 years old.
According to the local ABC News affiliate, WBRZ2, citing Morse, two people sustained "significant trauma and required surgery."
The attack occured at approximately 2 p.m. near the food court in the mall, city police said.
"It does not appear to be a random act of violence," Morse said, according to the outlet. "Two groups of people got into an argument at the food court and started shooting at each other."
He said that bystanders were among those hurt in the shootout.
“Unfortunately, there were some innocent people who were in the area that might have also caught some rounds,” said Morse.
The mall was closed, and Baton Rouge General Hospital, located across the street, was put on lockdown, according to WBRZ2.
Shooter remains at large, police says
The shooter remains at large, another ABC affiliate, ABC30, reported. However, five suspects are in police custody, local media noted.
"I am aware of the active shooter scene at the Mall of Louisiana," Governor Jeff Landry wrote on X/Twitter.
"I am in coordination with law enforcement, and we will update as we know more. Please avoid the area. Sharon and I are praying for those affected and are grateful for a quick response by our law enforcement officials."