Scary moment yesterday for Kyle Busch … the two-time NASCAR champion and his family were at the Mall of America in Minnesota when shots rang out, causing chaos and sending people running for their lives.
Busch, 37, had been enjoying a day at the nation’s largest mall with his son, Braxtonand his wife, samanthabefore things took a scary turn.
Chaos and confusion a @mallofamerica. Getting people out. #mallofamerica pic.twitter.com/NzMvI7iK6m
— Andy Paras (@AndyParas) August 4, 2022
@AndyParas
In the video posted online, you see Busch, wearing a green and black shirt and white hat, holding hands with Brexton … as everyone scrambled to safety amid the chaos.
Shortly after, Samantha sent an update to friends, family and fans, writing… “If you’re watching the news on the @mallofamerica we’re out and safe.”
“Pray others inside are too,” he added.
“We are currently working on an active incident inside the Mall of America on the Northwest Side. Multiple officers are on scene. We will update when we have more information,” the Bloomington Police Department’s official Twitter account wrote.
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
@BPD_MN
Police later confirmed that shots were fired … adding that the suspect fled the MOA on foot and officers were investigating the isolated incident.
After restoring some order, Bloomington Police Cmdr Booker Hodges addressed the incident at a news conference … saying his officers heard gunshots near the Nike store in the famous mall.
“After reviewing the video, we observed two groups having some type of altercation at the cash register at the Nike store,” Hodges said.
“One of the groups left after the altercation, but instead of walking away, they decided to show a complete lack of respect for human life. They decided to fire several rounds into a store with people.”
Fortunately, neither Busch nor his family were injured, and it appears no one else was injured, according to police. The chief urged the culprits to surrender to law enforcement.
