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Killeen Mall reopens after closing for day due to social media threat

The Killeen Mall management chose to close the mall Tuesday out of concern for the safety of shoppers and employees.
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KILLEEN, Texas — The Killeen Mall management reopened Wednesday, June 3 after closing for the day Tuesday due to a threat made on social media.

The mall is open again with its modified hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12-6 p.m. on Sunday.

Killeen Mall management decided to close the mall for the day on June 2 after seeing a threat made on social media.

Killeen police did not provide details aside from saying a raid was threatened to take place at the mall.

Police said, "out of concern for the safety of their customers and employees, the Killeen mall management decided to close the mall."

Police said they were following up on leads and asked that if anyone observes suspicious activity to call 911.

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