A New Jersey Mall was evacuated during Black Friday over a bomb threat.
“NJSP Bomb Unit and K-9 unit performed sweeps of the mall for explosive devices and none were found. The mall has been deemed safe and American Dream will be returning to normal operations. This is still an active investigation and there is no additional information available,” the New Jersey State Police wrote on X.
NJSP Bomb Unit and K-9 unit performed sweeps of the mall for explosive devices and none were found. The mall has been deemed safe and American Dream will be returning to normal operations. This is still an active investigation and there is no additional information available.
— NJSP – New Jersey State Police (@NJSP) November 24, 2023
No explosives were discovered.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) provided an update on the situation, saying, “The matter is still under investigation, but law enforcement has determined there is no imminent threat at American Dream at this time,” adding the police reopened the mall.
“We will remain vigilant to ensure everyone stays safe this holiday season,” he said.
Update: The matter is still under investigation, but law enforcement has determined there is no imminent threat at American Dream at this time. The @NJSP has reopened the mall.
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) November 24, 2023
We will remain vigilant to ensure everyone stays safe this holiday season.
Black Friday shopping was also interrupted in New York City, as pro-Palestine protestors gathered to demand a permanent ceasefire.
🚨 NYC: WHILE YOU’RE SHOPPING BOMBS ARE DROPPING 🚨
— Palestinian Youth Movement (@palyouthmvmt) November 24, 2023
Protestors take over NY’s commercial district a day after actionists disrupted the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to demand a permanent ceasefire & end to the siege.
It’s not Black Friday, it’s the People’s Day for Palestine pic.twitter.com/ThYi2Q7VaE
In a statement on X, The People’s Forum wrote, “It’s not #BlackFriday. It’s People’s Day for Palestine.”
It’s not #BlackFriday. It’s People’s Day for Palestine. 🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/mf7qo4I4Or
— The People's Forum (@PeoplesForumNYC) November 24, 2023
