Hamilton Place officials released the following statement after Saturday evening's incident:
"The incident on Saturday evening at Hamilton Place was unfortunate.
A fight did occur which led to confusion and caused the property to be evacuated. Hamilton Place appreciates the Chattanooga Police Department's quick response and their thorough investigation which confirmed there were no shots fired inside or outside of the property. While we regret that the mall was closed for a period of time, our primary interest is always our shoppers, employees and retailers.
"The investigation is still ongoing and any additional questions should be directed to the Chattanooga Police Department.
"Hamilton Place management has made significant investments into our security program with the addition of state-of-the-art security cameras, additional security officers and an enhanced relationship with the Chattanooga Police Department. Security measures are evaluated on an ongoing basis and adjustments made as necessary."