Police responding after multiple reports of a shooting at West Edmonton Mall (VIDEO)
Edmonton police say three people have been seriously injured after a shooting at West Edmonton Mall Monday evening.
Police responded to “multiple” reports of a shooting at West Edmonton Mall, sending out a notice on X just before 9 pm immediately requesting that all pedestrians and motorists stay away from the mall and the immediate area.
EPS are immediately requesting that all pedestrians and motorists stay away from West Edmonton Mall and the immediate area as police respond to multiple reports of a shooting. There are concerns for public safety and the Mall is currently on lockdown. pic.twitter.com/KE1FNx4v75
— Edmonton Police (@edmontonpolice) August 22, 2023
There are concerns for public safety and the mall is currently on lockdown, police said.
A video posted to social media showed the mall in lockdown, with sirens going off and the intercom of the mall telling customers “Attention, West Edmonton Mall is in lockdown. Those that are not in a secure location should seek shelter immediately.”
West Edmonton Mall goes on lock down. #Yeg #Wem #Mall #MenDown pic.twitter.com/OHXyxWGIMQ
— Christopher Campbell (@780Campbell) August 22, 2023
Another video appeared to show someone being taken away on a stretcher, near the entrance to Wild West Shooting Centre in the mall, with another showing a large police presence outside.
Edmonton Police respond to reports of multiple shootings @ the West Edmonton Mall, currently in a lockdown. Police urge public to stay away from the Mall in light of their safety. #Yeg #Yegcc #yegtraffic pic.twitter.com/RMFHnqO2EE
— Siddi Chudal (@s_chudal) August 22, 2023
#BreakingNews : Police are responding to shooting at West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta. Mall on lockdown and cops ask the public to avoid the area. #westedmontonmallshooting pic.twitter.com/ZAWR5uIyLd
— That Guy Shane (@ProfanityNewz) August 22, 2023