Posted on 11/20/2005 12:41:22 PM PST by Ramius
Two separate reports, one from my Dad and one from a friend... both at Tacoma Mall. Not being allowed inside, due to "someone inside with a semiautomatic shooting in the mall".
Large number of police on the scene, sealing the exits. Not letting anyone in or out.
Will post a source as soon as I have one.
Is Penny's entrace near the Goodyear store (which are usually on the first floor)?
I accidentally pulled my cable connection out of the video card and have to get something done outside before it's dark. Someone else watching NWCN or the Seattle stations can provide play by play.
I actually hate to go to town anymore, for any reason...I try to do most of my shopping for things I need either from QVC, or Ebay, or catalogs...doing the mall thing ,when the boys were growing up, was an every weekend event...I have had enough of that...I just prefer to stay home...the main shopping I go out for, is grocery shopping...
Tho, yesterday we went to Fred Meyers...gads, it was so crowded, and such long lines, and such a hassle, I am glad that its over now...but I wanted to go, to look at some Christmas decorations, and get a few other things that were on sale...but it will be long, long time, before I go back there...
Aw, shucks, ma'am, jus' doin' mah job...
BTW, the mall directory is right here: http://www.simon.com/mall/directory.aspx?ID=238
Thanks for the map! I was looking around for one. That's the one they're showing on NWCN too. Doesn't seem to be one with any more detail.
I can't tell from the mall's website. It simply says Goodyear is on the "Outlot." Doesn't show it on a map, unfortunately. Perhaps someone familiar with the mall knows...
It's not far. Goodyear is further out in the lot, kinda kitty corner from penneys.
There are some large miltary bases near Tacoma, including Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base. There are many ex-military amd military families in the area. Washington may be a "blue state" but Tacoma did not to be especially liberal when I lived there.
Hehehehe no malls in the town I grew up in. Heck, they rolled up the streets at 5 Pm and everything but the bars closed :)
They just showed the stand-off on my local news here in Tulsa...video and all.
I could respond in to town if they paged me. It's my day off so extra help may be needed with all the calls I'm assuming that are backing up elswhere
I don't think posting that is a good idea.
Thanks for the time taken to report.
Oh, it's happened a few times. 8>)
Y'know...... I go to the Tacoma Mall pretty often. Almost went today, but didn't feel like dealing with the crowd. I've never ever worried one bit about shopping there. I always park my car right by the POLICE STATION. I have faith in Tacoma's finest, even the ones who aren't Freepers! I guess no place is safe anymore.
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