New Delhi, April 24 -- At least 10 people were injured after gunfire broke out inside the Mall of Louisiana food court in Baton Rouge on Thursday, in what police described as a shooting between two groups that escalated into an exchange of fire.

Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse said the incident began after a dispute between two groups inside the mall's food court.

"Two groups argued inside the food court and started shooting at each other," Morse said, adding that the situation quickly escalated in a crowded public area.

Authorities said some of those involved fled the scene as emergency responders and police units arrived. No arrests had been made at the time of the initial briefing.

Police confirmed that multiple innocent bystande...