A man made threats of a mass shooting at the Burlington Mall in Massachusetts on Sunday evening, prompting a significant police response. The incident began when the suspect expressed his violent intentions to a clerk at a nearby gas station, leading local law enforcement to action, including a visible presence at the mall where stores were closed as a safety precaution.
Authorities quickly identified the individual through surveillance footage and determined that he was experiencing a mental health crisis without access to firearms. The Burlington Police Department reassured the public that they do not believe there was a credible threat and are continuing to investigate the situation to assess any possible charges against the man.
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