The Newport Beach Fire Department said when they arrived at the area, they found one person dead at the scene.
Firefighters said the shooting happened at about 3:30 p.m.
The Newport Police Department advised residents to avoid the mall as they investigate.Â
Authorities started chasing the alleged suspects shortly after the shooting. The car led law enforcement into Los Angeles County after a pair of suspects jumped out near Los Alamitos.
The suspects hit 110 mph while on the westbound 105 Freeway.
After exiting the freeway, two more men jumped out of the car and started running around a nearby South Gate neighborhood.
Police found one of the suspects hiding behind trash cans at a nearby house.
