Law enforcement is responding to the Mall of America due to reports of shots fired.
Bloomington police confirmed to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS around 4:30 pm that multiple units were at the mall working on an “active incident” on the northwest side.
We are currently working on an active incident inside the Mall of America on the northwest side. Numerous officers are at the scene. We will update when we have more information.
— Bloomington Police (@BPD_MN) August 4, 2022
The mall confirmed it is closed, saying there is an “isolated incident in a tenant space.”
The Mall of America is currently on lockdown. There is a confirmed isolated incident in a tenant space. Please stay in the nearest safe place until the lockdown is lifted. Please stay tuned for further updates.
— Mall of America (@mallofamerica) August 4, 2022
The Mall of America remains closed after a confirmed isolated incident. For all guests, please remain in the nearest secure area until the lockdown is lifted.
— Mall of America (@mallofamerica) August 4, 2022
No other information from police or the mall was immediately available.
Video from inside the mall appears to show a situation at the Nike store, as three loud bangs can be heard in the video.
Another video from inside showed a crowd taking refuge in the mall’s basement.
Video taken outside the mall shows people fleeing the building.
Due to the activity, Metro Transit announced that it would not let passengers into the mall until further notice.
This is breaking news. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to get more information and will update this story with any new details.
People gather outside the Mall of America on August 4, 2022, as it is closed during reports of shots fired. (KSTP-TV)
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