India, Dec. 27 -- Turtle Creek Mall in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was placed on lockdown following unconfirmed reports of a possible shooting and an active shooter situation, prompting a heavy police response.

City of Hattiesburg Public Information Officer John Arender told WDAM 7 that there is no evidence of a shooting at this time. He said officers did not find any shell casings and there were no reported victims. Hattiesburg Police Department also confirmed that there is no active shooter at the scene.

Authorities have not yet explained what prompted the lockdown, and the situation remains under investigation.

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