A North Carolina mall was evacuated Friday afternoon after a shooting took place on the premises, police said.

       Three people were shot at Southpoint Mall in Durham, police said. Their conditions are unknown.

       Additionally, three people were injured while evacuating the mall, police said.

       One person is in custody, while others involved in the shooting fled the scene, according to the Durham Police Department. Those involved in the incident knew each other, police said.

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       Shoppers flee after a shooting at Southpoint Mall in Durham, N.C., Nov. 26, 2021.

       The shooting occurred on one of the busiest shopping days of the year: Black Friday.

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       The mall is now closed for the day. There is no active threat at this time, the police department said Friday evening, though authorities urged the public to avoid the area.

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       This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.