Overview
- A fire alarm led to a full evacuation of NorthPark Center on Wednesday as Dallas police responded to a reported security incident.
- Video from news helicopters showed officers blocking mall entrances, redirecting cars, and crowds gathered in parking lots and across the street.
- The Dallas Police Department said it is investigating and asked people to avoid the area near North Central Expressway and Northwest Highway.
- Mall officials said businesses aim to reopen soon and pledged updates, and police have not announced a cause, any arrests, or any injuries.
- NBC reported South Northwest Highway was blocked near the mall, a step that often follows large evacuations at major retail hubs to keep emergency routes clear.