One person dead at Fashion Island mall in Newport Beach

One person was found dead after reports of shots fired at the Fashion Island shopping mall in Newport Beach, the Newport Beach Police Department said Tuesday.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found the deceased at the parking lot area of the Barnes & Noble’s bookstore inside the mall.

Authorities urged the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues.

Police said multiple officers were dispatched to the mall.

A woman at the Barnes & Noble bookstore inside the ball said she and others were locked inside as a crime scene is set up outside.