Destiny USA mall in Syracuse was evacuated early Wednesday following reports of a suspicious incident near the pedestrian bridge, according to Syracuse Police. A heavy police presence responded around 6:30 a.m. to investigate.
By 8:20 a.m., authorities confirmed the threat was fictitious, describing it as a non-credible bomb scare. No devices were found, and the mall was declared safe and reopened to the public.
Police emphasized they take all threats seriously and follow strict safety protocols, especially in high-traffic areas like shopping malls.
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