JUST IN: Social Media Users Circulate Video of Apparent Shooting at the Mall of America
The Mall of America in Minnesota is currently locked down following reports of an incident, while a video of a man firing a gun is being circulated on Twitter.
The mall, located in the city of Bloomington, posted a tweet asking people to stay away from the area and for those inside to take cover.
“Mall of America is currently under lockdown,” a statement reads. “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 offered no additional information.
Fox News reporter Bill Melugin retweeted a video he said was purportedly of a man firing three rounds from a gun inside the mall.
Video posted to social media purportedly showing a shooting at Mall of America in Minnesota. https://t.co/w9CngIwy30
— Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) August 4, 2022
Andy Paras with WFFT in Indiana shared video of panicked shoppers running for cover.
Chaos and confusion at @mallofamerica. Making people go outside. #mallofamerica pic.twitter.com/NzMvI7iK6m
— Andy Paras (@AndyParas) August 4, 2022
Another video shows police officers arriving on scene.
Cops with rifles taking position. Mall PA system telling people to take shelter. Meanwhile several people are walking in unaware of what’s happening. #mallofamerica pic.twitter.com/u24BxFGJh1
— Andy Paras (@AndyParas) August 4, 2022
PA system still telling people to see shelter … people still walking in with no one stopping them #mallofamerica pic.twitter.com/BbSErFwaRu
— Andy Paras (@AndyParas) August 4, 2022
CNN reported the mall will soon lift the lockdown and will remain closed for the duration of the day.
UPDATE: The Associated Press reported police confirmed there were shots fired in the mall, but no victim was found.
This story is developing.
