NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) — A Macy’s department store went into lockdown Saturday afternoon after a gunman was reported in one of the parking structures at Fashion Island.
Witnesses reported hearing shots fired.
Newport police were called to the scene and are doing a sweep of the Macy’s and other stores at Fashion Island.
One person is in custody. No reports of any injuries.
Customers have slowly been allowed to leave the outdoor mall.
Newport Beach fire fighters are also on the scene to assist with the investigation.
12 Comments to “Gunman Reported in Parking Structure at Fashion Island; Macy’s in Lockdown”
December 15, 2012 at 5:40 PM
No names!!! Don't give the perpetrators acknowledgement.
December 15, 2012 at 6:02 PM
It shouldn't be that hard, there were 51 homicides in LA in the MONTH of November and I barely heard a lick of any of them. Oh I forgot no one cares about those killings.
December 22, 2012 at 8:39 AM
It's because they weren't news worthy of course…
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December 15, 2012 at 6:46 PM
I was there with my husband, step-daughter (3 y.o.) and our nanny at 4:30pm. We didn't hear shots but people started to run out of the Macy's. Somebody said that there is a gunman. My husband said: "Let's go, run, run!" I was trying on diamond earrings at that time and the salesclerk looked at me with fear that I will run away because of all this running out of store people… I got earrings off, gave it back to salesclerk, and walked out the door which was just behind the jewelry department with my family. Then we ran about 50-80 yards from the Macy's because all people was running, and then went to the parking lot to our car. It wasn't scare, nobody cried or yelled, people didn't push each other, they just was running to their cars or just outside the store at that time. And we didn't know that shooting happened in a parking lot outside the Macy's. Police blocked a part of parking lot and we drove to different exit. At that time there were a lot of police-cars and motocycles, two firetrucks and two police-helicopters. Now I see all those creasy comments about screaming and running shoppers…. There were no things like that at place where we were. It was on 2nd floor (ground floor) at jewelry department.
December 15, 2012 at 6:54 PM
You really had to mention that you were trying on diamond earrings when it happened? Wow. You are a sorry person.
December 15, 2012 at 10:55 PM
and that she was shopping with her husband and nanny.
December 15, 2012 at 6:59 PM
AND you posted your real name! You really aren't very smart, are you?
December 15, 2012 at 7:12 PM
@OC Elena's post was very informative and both your comments are lacking in any value.
December 15, 2012 at 7:28 PM
Niggas in my ass, niggas passing gas.
December 15, 2012 at 7:34 PM
It was more informative than KTLA's report in my opinion. Thanks for the report Elena.
December 15, 2012 at 9:34 PM
This is OC. Everyone has a nanny and tries on diamond earrings.
December 15, 2012 at 11:39 PM
Don’t hate on rich people you never know when you could become one. It is still possible. I liked your story I really appreciate it good journalism I applaud you & there is nothing wrong with useing your real name.