ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Around 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, CherryVale Mall in Rockford began experiencing a power outage.
Cherry Valley Chief of Police Roy Bethge issued a statement after false social media reports surfaced claiming there was an active shooter at the mall.
“Due to a power outage at Cherry Vale Mall, the fire alarms activated causing an automatic message to alert people to leave the mall. Contrary to social media reports, there is/was NOT an active shooter or other threat taking place.”
ComEd is working to restore power to the area.
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