India, April 6 -- Fort Collins police department officers responded to 'shooting' reports at the Foothills Mall in Fort Collins on Saturday. At 5:36 PM local time, a heavy police presence was confirmed at the Colorado shopping center, police confirmed.

"Please avoid the area while police assess the incident. We'll provide updates here as they become available," Fort Collins Police said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

The department further added that they are 'actively investigating a shooting at the Foothills Mall'. Operations at the mall were suspended.

"Mall operations remain suspended. The mall is closed to patrons and staff. Officers are in the process of safely releasing anyone who was sheltered inside. There is a stagi...