Police investigate following brief fight between 2 men outside Melbourne Square Mall. J.D. Gallop, Florida Today. Updated Wed, August 9, 2023 at 7:49 PM UTC. 1 min read.

The Melbourne Square Mall was briefly placed on lockdown after two acquaintances began fighting in the parking lot, with one reportedly clutching a gun, police report. No injuries were reported.

Melbourne Square Mall is among 10 Florida properties being sold by Washington Prime Group. Washington Prime Group, which owns about 70 malls nationwide, filed for bankruptcy in 2021.

A gunman opened fire near the food court area of the Melbourne Square Mall in Melbourne, Florida, around 9:30 a.m., according to Melbourne Police.