Why they go to the Mall

"It's a soft target, a prime target," says Bridgeman. "Malls by their very nature are wide open, they are inviting, easy access."
When you combine that with malls having thousands of people –all potential targets under one roof – and the fact that most security guards are unarmed, malls can be a downright dangerous place. "
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