BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Gunfire erupted at the Mall of America Thursday, prompting the building to be placed on lockdown. Police say the shooting is an isolated incident and at this time, no victims have been located.
“We are currently working an active incident inside Mall of America on the northwest side,” Bloomington Police said in a tweet. “Numerous officers are on scene. We have secured the scene at the Mall of America and can confirm that shots were fired. This is an isolated incident. The suspect fled the MOA on foot and officers are in the process of interviewing witnesses. At this time we have not located a victim.”
Witness video appeared to show the moment the shooting began.
— 🐺 (@NewEraAnt) August 4, 2022
Video from the reported Mall of America shooting. pic.twitter.com/tWwhPGzwtY
— Alpha News (@AlphaNewsMN) August 4, 2022
Police say the incident is not an ‘active shooter’ situation and a motive remains unknown.
Mall of America is currently under lockdown. There is a confirmed isolated incident in a tenant space. Please remain in the closest secure location until the lockdown has been lifted. Please stay tuned for additional updates.
— Mall of America (@mallofamerica) August 4, 2022
We have secured the scene at the Mall of America and can confirm that shots were fired. This is an isolated incident. The suspect fled the MOA on foot and officers are in the process of interviewing witnesses. At this time we have not located a victim.
— Bloomington Police (@BPD_MN) August 4, 2022
