DALLAS – Dallas police are responding to a “security incident” that prompted the evacuation of NorthPark Center on Wednesday afternoon.
Details of the Incident
The Dallas Police Department confirmed its officers responded to the mall, located in the 8600 block of North Central Expressway, around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. A fire alarm was activated, leading to the evacuation of the shopping center, according to NorthPark Center officials.
Police are encouraging people to avoid the area. Images from SKY 4 showed people gathered outside the mall as officers worked to redirect traffic.
What Remains Unknown
As of Wednesday afternoon, the specific cause of the fire alarm and security incident remains unknown. No information has been released regarding any arrests or injuries.
A spokesperson for NorthPark Center stated that updates will be provided as more information becomes available, and they hope to reopen the mall for business shortly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted the evacuation of NorthPark Center?
The evacuation was prompted by a “security incident” and the activation of a fire alarm, according to Dallas police and NorthPark Center officials.
Is North Central Expressway affected?
Police are advising motorists to expect traffic congestion at the intersection of North Central Expressway and Northwest Highway and to avoid the area.
Have any injuries been reported?
No details about arrests or injuries have been released at this time.
As authorities continue their investigation, what steps do you think are most crucial in ensuring the safety of shoppers and staff at large public venues?
