Two people detained after shots fired outside Monroeville Mall

MONROEVILLE, Pa. — Channel 11 has learned that two people are facing charges after an incident at the Monroeville Mall.

Police said at least six people were involved in an altercation where shots were fired in the parking lot near the movie theater.

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Sincere and Tijair Smith, both 18, were found hiding in the bushes near the Macy's backstage mall entrance.

A Monroeville Mall spokesperson said: "We are aware of an incident that occurred overnight in the parking lot. Monroeville Police responded quickly and are investigating."

In recent years, the mall and the area immediately surrounding it have been at the center of investigations from fights to shootings.

Watch the video above to hear more from the Monroeville police chief.

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