Scottsdale Fashion Square controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Vandalism and looting during George Floyd protests
The mall was vandalized and looted during unrest associated with the George Floyd protests after a curfew violation. Twelve arrests were reported, including Jake Paul, whose criminal-trespass and unlawful-assembly charges were later dismissed without prejudice while a federal investigation was considered.
2018
Fatal shooting involving off-duty security officer
An off-duty Scottsdale police officer working security at the property fatally shot a man in the Brown Parking Garage after responding to reports of erratic behavior. Police stated that the man raised a handgun after being ordered to stop. The officer was placed on paid administrative leave following the incident.
2015
Municipal bond and parking-garage controversy
A parking garage adjacent to the mall was leased to the City of Scottsdale under a long-term arrangement. After the city approved a bond-financed prepayment of the lease in 2012, the IRS notified the city in 2015 that the bond issuance was being challenged for possible noncompliance with federal tax requirements, including a potential public-purpose issue.