Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Unconfirmed Active Shooter Reports at TJ Maxx in Rocky Mount
People on social media said they heard gunshots at a TJ Maxx store in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
They wrote that families were hiding in closets, and many people shared these posts, making everyone worried.
But the police and the store haven't said if there really was a shooter.
Earlier that day, a mall in Hattiesburg had a lockdown, but no shots were fired there.
Also, TJ Maxx's owner, TJX Cos., recently said they sold more than expected, showing that people are buying cheaper things.
No one knows for sure what happened in Rocky Mount, and the police haven't found any proof of a shooting.
Social media posts reported an active shooter at TJ Maxx in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, causing widespread panic.
No official confirmation from police or mall authorities; no injuries, arrests, or weapons reported.
Earlier, Turtle Creek Mall in Hattiesburg was locked down, but no shots were fired.
TJX Cos., owner of TJ Maxx, reported better-than-expected sales, indicating a shift to frugal shopping.
US President Donald Trump recently held a rally in Rocky Mount, focusing on economic messaging.
- Who
- Unidentified individuals; Rocky Mount Police Department; TJ Maxx management
- What
- Unconfirmed reports of an active shooter at TJ Maxx
- When
- 26 December 2024
- Where
- TJ Maxx, 1480 Jeffreys Road, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
- Why
- Unclear; no official confirmation or details provided
- Location
- TJ Maxx, 1480 Jeffreys Road, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
- Date
- 26 December 2024
- Status
- Unconfirmed by authorities
- Similar Incident
- Turtle Creek Mall lockdown in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- TJX Cos. Performance
- Sales of $15.1 billion, above estimates