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1 dead in shooting at Potomac Mills mall: police

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One person is dead after a shooting near Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge.

Officials say a shooting was reported around 7:10 p.m. Tuesday in the 2700 block of Potomac Mills Circle, in the parking lot of Potomac Mills mall.

One man was found with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.

READ MORE: Police ID man shot, killed in parking lot of Potomac Mills mall

The area was contained, according to Prince William County police. Police say there was not an active shooter.

A FOX 5 viewer has sent in video from the Burlington Coat Factory where an announcement can be heard telling shoppers that the store is on a "lockdown."

Officials say an arrest has not been made, and the mall is not on a lockdown.

The investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 5 DC for updates.

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