Maplewood, Minnesota – A man was injured in a shooting at Maplewood Mall on Sunday afternoon, prompting a swift police response and temporary closure of the shopping center. Authorities say the victim suffered a gunshot wound to the hip and was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Law enforcement officials are now searching for the suspected shooter while continuing to investigate what led to the violence inside the busy retail complex.
Incident Overview
The shooting occurred at Maplewood Mall, 3001 White Bear Ave., at approximately 2:02 p.m. Sunday, according to the Maplewood Police Department. Officers and personnel from the Maplewood Fire Department responded to reports of gunfire inside the mall.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the hip. He was immediately provided medical assistance and later transported to a hospital. Authorities confirmed the injury was not life-threatening…