Man shot, two juveniles held after Maplewood Mall fight; shooter still at large
Around 2 p.m. Sunday a physical fight in the lower concourse of Maplewood Mall escalated to gunfire, leaving an adult man shot in the hip and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries as the mall sheltered in place and was later evacuated. Two juveniles have been arrested and booked on third-degree riot, but police say the male shooter remains at large and are asking the public for video or tips; the mall closed Sunday and is expected to reopen Monday.
đ Key Facts
- The shooting occurred around 2 p.m. Sunday in the lower concourse of Maplewood Mall after a physical fight escalated to gunfire.
- The victim is an adult male who was shot in the hip and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Two juveniles have been arrested and booked on third-degree riot charges; police are still searching for the male shooter.
- Police are asking the public to provide video or tips to help identify and locate the shooter.
- A mall employee reported teens fighting in a bathroom just before a single gunshot; police ordered a shelter-in-place and evacuated the mall.
- Maplewood Mall was closed Sunday after the shooting and is expected to reopen Monday.
đ Relevant Data
In Minnesota from 2021-2023, Black individuals accounted for approximately 50% of gun violence victims in the 15-17 age group, while comprising 5.2% of the population in that age group.
Gun violence impacting Minnesota youth and young adults at higher rates â MinnPost
In Minnesota, young Black males ages 15-34 made up 1.2% of the state's population but accounted for 40% of all gun homicide deaths in 2023.
Gun Violence in Minnesota â Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions
In Minnesota in 2023, the poverty rate for Black or African American residents was 22.5%, compared to 7.5% for White residents and 9.3% overall.
Poverty Rates in Minnesota â Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
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- Confirms the shooting occurred around 2 p.m. Sunday in the lower concourse of Maplewood Mall after a physical fight.
- States the victim is an adult male shot in the hip and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Clarifies that two juveniles have been arrested and booked on third-degree riot, but police are still searching for the male shooter and are asking the public for video or tips.
- Provides an on-the-ground account from a mall employee describing teens fighting in a bathroom just before a single gunshot and a shelter-in-place as police evacuated the mall.
- Notes Maplewood Mall closed Sunday after the shooting and is expected to reopen Monday.