1/22/2022- 4:35 p.m.
Braintree Police issued a warning to avoid the area around 3:30 p.m.
A short time later, police said the mall is closed.
According to Braintree Police, anyone who is sheltering in place inside a store can safely come out. Officers will direct those people safely outside.
More details are expected to be released soon, police said.
No further information is currently available.
South Shore Plaza in Braintree in closed Saturday afternoon and people are being asked to avoid the area due to police activity.
