Law enforcement is responding to Mall of America due to reports of shots fired.
Bloomington Police confirmed to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS at around 4:30 pm that multiple units were at the mall working an “active incident” on the northwest side.
The mall confirmed that it is on lockdown, saying there is an “isolated incident in a tenant space.”
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 shelter in the basement of the mall.
Video taken outside the mall show people running away from the building.
Due to the activity, Metro Transit announced it would not drop off passengers at the mall until further notice.
This is a breaking news story. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to get more information and will update this story with any new details.
People gather outside Mall of America on Aug. 4, 2022, as it is in lockdown during reports of shots fired. (KSTP-TV)