NEVADA — There were reports of an active gunman at a shopping mall in Las Vegas Thursday night.

Witnesses reported gunfire at the Boulevard Mall—located at 3528 S. Maryland Pkwy in Paradise.

There was a major police presence on scene but it was unclear what prompted the disturbance. Officers with rifles drawn were pictured sweeping the mall.

It was unknown if there are any victims.

Officers are investigating a person with a gun call at the Boulevard Mall.

No shots confirmed.

No injuries reported.

Maryland Pkwy from Desert Inn to Twain is closed.

Please avoid the area. #LVMPDnews — LVMPD (@LVMPD) May 18, 2018

Residents are being urged to avoid the area.

#BREAKING: There is a reported #ActiveShooter at the Blvd. Mall near Desert Inn & Maryland Pkwy. A sneaker store owner says there is a shooter right now. 2 possibly down. @KTNV — Joe Bartels (@Joe_Bartels) May 18, 2018

Just had to run out the Blvd Mall a MF just ran up in this Bitch wit a mask on and a choppa smh #SummerTimeHere #VegasNews — IIFacePricelessThaP (@IIFacePriceless) May 18, 2018

Stay away from Blvd mall active shooter — TwojsKicks (@twojskicks) May 18, 2018

ACTIVE SHOOTER AT BLVD MALL!! — ‏ً (@yeezyworldwide) May 18, 2018

there’s an active shooter at the BLVD mall. Be careful guys. — Kelvin (@LayLowKelvin) May 18, 2018

IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW IS AT/NEAR THE BOULEVARD MALL IN LAS VEGAS STAY AWAY!! THERE IS AN ARMED SHOOTER. PLEASE BE SAFE — ‏ً (@yeezyworldwide) May 18, 2018

Just saw a dude with a mask and shotgun at boulevard mall be safe y’all — mza (@mario_urameshi) May 18, 2018

Heavy police presence outside Boulevard Mall. Avoid the area. Hearing several reports. @FOX5Vegas following updates. WIll wait for confirmed information before passing along anything so as not to spread rumors. pic.twitter.com/21LKUDNs3m — Christine Maddela (@christnemaddela) May 18, 2018

BREAKING: Huge Metro situation at Boulevard Mall on Maryland Parkway. Dozens of units, County fire on scene. Armed officers at the Sears entrance. No details confirmed. @FOX5Vegas pic.twitter.com/CNfjZiog9J — Kristen DeSilva (@kristendesilva) May 18, 2018

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