India, May 9 -- Heavy police activity was reported at Summit Mall in Fairlawn, Ohio, on Friday after unconfirmed reports of a possible shooting sparked panic among shoppers. Authorities have not confirmed that a shooting occurred, and details about the incident remain limited.

Journalist Jordan Miller reported, "I'm following reports of an active situation at Summit Mall in Akron. Some shoppers tell me they've been locked in a storage for at least 20 minutes as police respond."

Herald Nation, a social media page covering Ohio, posted, "Reports of shots fired at Summit Mall. At this time, no victims have been reported and a suspect is reportedly in custody. An Akron Police Department firearms K-9 unit is en route to assist. The mall is b...