Copenhagen: Three people have been killed in a shooting incident at a shopping mall in the Danish capital Copenhagen.
According to foreign media reports, a gunman entered the largest shopping mall in Copenhagen and opened fire indiscriminately, killing three people and injuring several others, three of whom are said to be in critical condition.
Viral footage on social media shows the scene of a stampede and panic, police said, adding that terrorism could not be ruled out.
Copenhagen Police Chief Soren Thompson said a 22-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the attack, and according to initial reports, although the motive was not clear, it could be a “terrorist act”.
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The Fields Mall has a total of 140 shops and restaurants and is located near the subway line on the outskirts of the capital that connects it to the city center. The shopping mall is one of the largest shopping centers in Denmark.
Shortly after the shooting, the royal palace said it had canceled a reception with Crown Prince Frederick, who was involved in the Tour de France cycling race, adding that the first three stages of the race were held in Denmark this year. Was to be held in Sunderburg, the town where the third phase ended.