STOCKTON — Two young males were shot, one fatally, at Sherwood Mall late Wednesday, Stockton police said.

Police were called to the scene at around 8:40 p.m., according to Stockton Police Department spokesman Officer Joe Silva. When officers arrived, they located two apparent teenage males who had been shot. One victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by medics and the other victim was transported to an area hospital.

Police Department spokesman Officer Joe Silva said the incident happened inside the mall and led to "chaos" as bystanders fled.

"The preliminary investigation is indicating there was some type of fight inside the mall at the eatery," Silva said. "And that’s when gunshots were heard, and that’s when everybody came running out of the mall."

The police did not have any suspect information to release as of late Wednesday night, according to Silva.

Police had Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and a restaurant blocked off, Christine Cowan said from the scene, where she said police activity was heavy. She said police were keeping onlookers away from the scene and were checking empty cars in the parking lot.

Sherwood Mall general manager Pat Dobson said he was called right after the shooting and went to the site.

"We’re working closely with the Stockton Police Department, assisting with their investigation in any way we can," Dobson said.

Dobson said there had not been a decision on whether the mall would open at its regular 10 a.m. time Thursday.

Both Sherwood and Weberstown malls have been at the center of several chaotic disturbances involving large groups of teenagers, most recently the day after Christmas in December. That incident put both malls on lockdown after teens caused a major disturbance in Weberstown, then went to Sherwood.

Weberstown Mall issued a parental escort policy the following day to prevent a repeat of the melee.

At this time, there is no information on the suspect or suspects. Detectives have been called in for the investigation, police said.

Anyone with information on either case is asked to contact the Stockton Police Department non-emergency number at (209) 937-8377 or the Investigations Division at (209) 937-8323.

Anonymous tips to Stockton Crime Stoppers can be made by going online to StocktonPD.org; calling Stockton Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600; or downloading the P3 Tips mobile app. Stockton Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward up to $10,000 for any information that leads to arrest.

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