Shoppers have however not been deterred by the morning’s events as residents continue to arrive and most shops are open.
Shortly after the ribbon cutting opening the mall shots range out.
It is believed, from witnesses in the area, that one shot was fired from the doorway near Nedbank.
This despite a heavy SAPS and EMPD presence since early this morning.
Someone inside the mall – either the SAPS or civilian – returned fire and chaos ensued.
Two Addis staffers are in the mall to get more details.
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