ORANGE, Calif. – A movie theater was evacuated after a fight broke out which lead to an active shooter scare, according to authorities.
An AMC theater in the city of Orange was evacuated around 11 p.m. during a showing of the latest installment of the Scream franchise.
Officers responded to multiple 911 calls for assistance at The Outlets at Orange for a possible shooting after guests began running out of the theater and into the parking lot.
Witnesses state the fight occurred after a person described as carrying a large bag and pacing the theater with a flashlight, was acting suspiciously. When a guest confronted the individual, a scuffle ensued and guests started running out of the building.
The police swept the theater and determined a shooting did not take place.