The Moreno Valley Mall was placed on lockdown Tuesday, Feb. 28 after reports of a shooting went wild on social media.

Shortly after 8 p.m. deputies were called to the Moreno Valley Mall at 22500 Town Circle for a suspicious circumstances call.

UPDATE: Arrest made in call that prompted Moreno Valley Mall lockdown

When they arrived several patrons ran from the building. Mall and sheriff’s officials placed the shopping center on lockdown causing shoppers to shelter in place while deputies moved through the building ensuring everyone’s safety.

Officials lifted the lockdown about an hour later.

Social media reports of an active shooter were grossly exaggerated, officials said.

#MoValmall – No active shooter @ mall it has been checked and is now open. There is no threat to public at the mall. — Media Info Bureau (@RSOmedia) March 1, 2017

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