WATCH: Chaos erupts inside Atlanta mall after gun goes off while man is adjusting his pants
Man was 'adjusting his pants' when the gun went off
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A man accidentally fired a gun inside an Atlanta mall while "adjusting his pants" Saturday, sending shoppers fleeing for cover.
The gunshot occurred inside a Nieman Marcus store, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
"Witnesses initially indicated there may have been a dispute occurring between two individuals when they heard a shot fired. However, officers have uncovered additional information showing there was no dispute related to this," a spokesperson for APD said in a statement. "Instead, a male was walking through the store and adjusting his pants when the firearm he had in his waistband discharged."
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No one was injured, and the male suspect ran from the scene. He has not been located.
A video posted on Twitter shows the aftermath of the accidental discharge as people run out of the food court.
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It is the seventh time that gunshots have been reported at the mall this year, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The Atlanta Police Department, which has a mini precinct inside the Lenox Square mall, is recommending that people leave their guns at home when shopping.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"We urge gun owners to be responsible and we would recommend they leave their firearms at home while they are out shopping in public areas," a spokesperson or the police department said in a statement. "Instances like this are unacceptable and we expect more from those who choose to carry firearms."