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Fight triggers mass evacuation at St. Paul's Union Depot

A fight at the Bundal Halal Fall Market inside St. Paul's Union Depot around 9 p.m. Saturday forced thousands to evacuate after reports of possible gunshots.[1]

St. Paul police said they found no evidence of a shooting and reported no injuries.[1] Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher raised the possibility of gang involvement on a livestream, a claim St. Paul police did not confirm.[1] No arrests were made after the disturbance.[1] Organizers ended the private, ticketed market roughly two hours early.[1]

The Bundal Halal Fall Market is a private, ticketed gathering that showcases local vendors and had drawn thousands before the fight.[1] Organizers said more than 100 local businesses were taking part and that they are cooperating with police as investigators look into the incident.[1]

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  • A fight broke out during the Bundal Halal Fall Market at Union Depot in St. Paul around 9 p.m. Saturday.
  • Thousands of attendees were evacuated after reports of possible shots fired, but police found no evidence of a shooting and reported no injuries.
  • Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher raised the possibility of gang involvement on a livestream, which St. Paul police have not confirmed; no arrests were made.
  • Organizers ended the private, ticketed event roughly two hours early, involving more than 100 local businesses, and are cooperating with police.

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November 01, 2026