False Active Shooter Alarm Reported at West Acres Mall

Inadvertent error causes emergency alert at West Acres

FARGO, N.D. — An inadvertent error caused tense moments at West Acres. “Earlier today, an emergency alert was inadvertently triggered over the mall’s PA system due to a technical error in the system,” Chief Operating Officer Alissa Adams said in a statement. “As soon as we became aware of the issue, follow-up announcements were made to clarify the message and reassure guests and tenants.” There was no active shooter or threat, she said. “We unde…

False active shooter alarm reported at West Acres Mall

Customers and staff at West Acres Mall were reportedly alerted to a potential active shooter in the building on Wednesday afternoon.