The Palo Alto Police Department Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Monday afternoon at the Stanford Mall, where an unknown suspect in a vehicle fired at least one round at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse. No one was hit by the bullets.
Authorities reported that the scene is secure and many officers are present to ensure public safety. Initial information indicates that the suspect fired a handgun from a moving vehicle and the motive or target of the shooting is unknown.
Officers closed the 100 block of El Camino Real in both directions while the scene was processed for evidence.
An initial report indicated that someone may have been seen carrying a gun holster inside the mall after the shots were fired. However, no one reported seeing a gun pointed or displayed.
There were no lockdowns ordered by police as a result of this incident. Officers have searched the entire mall. There are still several officers remaining on the scene to ensure public safety.
Officers located evidence on El Camino Real to indicate that at least two shots were fired from there, and a witness reported seeing the suspect flee that area in a black Chevrolet Camaro northbound on El Camino Real, authorities said.
Police said the front window of Fleming's Prime Steakhouse was hit by a single bullet. Officers also found an unoccupied parked vehicle nearby that was also hit by another bullet.
By 6:45 p.m., the 100 block of El Camino Real reopened to traffic in both directions.
Local police stressed that any relevant updates, including any information on possible suspect vehicles, will be provided via their Twitter account, while they will also issue a press release.
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