UPDATE: Witnesses react to shooting at Old Hickory Mall

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police confirmed one person is injured after a shooting at Old Hickory Mall.

The mall’s parking lot outside JCPenney was filled Saturday afternoon with police cars, an ambulance and shoppers who described the moment as scary and unexpected.

“When I looked out the window, I saw some people running from around JCPenney way, and I was like I know I just heard gunshots,” witness Andrea Carter said.

Carter said she was shopping with her family when the gunshots rang out. “A car had sped by, and I was like ‘oh my God, they really got to shooting,'” she said.

Officers with the Jackson Police Department arrived and found a victim, described as a black male, with a gunshot wound to his left leg. Officers said the gunshot wound appeared to be non-life threatening.

A bystander sent WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News a photo of a bullet hole going through the window of JCPenney’s main entrance. Lt. Gause with the Jackson Police Department said investigators are still gathering information on where the bullet came from. Gause did confirm shell casings were found at the scene.

A witness, who didn’t want to be identified, said the moment was shocking at first and soon turned into a frightening experience.

“We was right close to the doors and we had stopped to talk to our friends, and soon as we turn around we hear about eight shots. I’m like, ‘oh my God!’ It was scary.”

Officers said after speaking with several witnesses they believe the suspect drove off in a blue or dark black Nissan sedan. The vehicle was last seen traveling westbound on Old Hickory Boulevard from the mall area.

“It was like maybe three or four dudes in the truck,” Carter said.

Officers believe the suspect is a black male, and he was reportedly last seen wearing a gray hoodie. Authorities said whether there is a connection between the victim and shooter is still under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Jackson police at 731-425-8400 or Crime Stoppers at 731-424-TIPS (8477).