Mall of Louisiana shooting: Armed police swarm shopping centre as 'at least six injured'

The governor of Louisiana said there’s an “active shooter scene” Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge.

“I am in coordination with law enforcement and we will update as we know more. Please avoid the area,” Gov. Jeff Landry said on social media.

Images posted online showed a major police presence at the mall. Landry said he and his wife are grateful for the quick response.

Attorney General Liz Murrill said the shooting occurred in the mall’s food court. No other details were disclosed.

The Baton Rouge Police Department reports at least six people were possibly injured during the incident. Two of the victims are believed to be in a critical condition.

Mall spokesperson Lindsay Kahn confirmed a shooting happened but referred other questions to police.