A teenage boy faces several gun charges after an incident that caused a police chase through the Tysons Corner Center in Virginia on Sunday night, authorities say.
Officers chased who they believed were three men wanted for questioning in a robbery in Arlington County, the Fairfax County Police said.
The chase caused fear of a possible shooting inside the mall. Shoppers ran for the exits, but no shots were ever fired, according to police.
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A man and a 16-year-old boy from Centreville, Virginia, were arrested, while the third man got away.
The teenager faces multiple charges, including possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.
Fairfax County Police and Arlington County Police continue to investigate the incident.