A nasty food fight that broke out inside the Jersey Gardens Mall in Elizabeth had officials place stores on lockdown this evening.
According to preliminary reports, mall security responded to the food court after receiving reports of some type of disturbance at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Upon their arrival, they observed several individuals who appeared to be juvenile males deliberately tossing food and beverages in a section of the food court according to employees near the eating area.
One of the suspects slammed a table onto the floor which sounded like possible gunfire but a weapon was never produced according to a video obtained by RLS Media.
Mall officials closed off a portion of the food court after those involved left a mess in that section.
Although mall patrons who were enjoying lunch at the food court ran for cover, the incident appeared isolated between the 3 or 4 actors.
There were no injuries.
Police are continuing to investigate.