A shooting was reported at the Maplewood Mall on White Bear Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota on Sunday. People claimed that the authorities closed the mall because of the shooting.
“Shooting at Maplewood Mall,” one person wrote on Facebook. “Maplewood mall closed due to shooting,” another added.
At Another answered that they saw a large police presence there.
They asked: “I just passed by and saw four police cars pass by. Are you there? A-det?”
More details about the shooting
A local crime tracking page on They shared a map of the incident.
The page added: “Authorities say two people who ran through the mall were later found and taken into custody, although police have not confirmed if they were the suspects involved. Officers continue to clear the building and assist with evacuations, and police say the mall will be closed for the rest of the day.”
The St. Paul Police Department has not officially addressed the incident. Details about the suspect and potential victims are unknown at this time.
Reactions to reports of shooting at Maplewood Mall
Several other people also took to Facebook to voice their concerns about what was happening at Maplewood Mall. “Damn, he’s the active shooter at Maplewood Mall,” one person said on the Meta-owned social media platform.
Another added, “Shooting at Maplewood Mall. The mall is closing!!”
Meanwhile, many were worried when they heard news of the shooting. “I hope you are safe,” one person said. Another added: “I hope there are no casualties.” Another person said: “I hope everyone is safe!”
Many claimed to have been there at the mall and asked what happened that led to the shooting. Details are still scarce as authorities are said to be looking into the matter.
