A shooting incident at a prominent US shopping center led to a lockdown as law enforcement responded to the scene at Wolfchase Galleria Mall in Cordova, Memphis, Tennessee. Witnesses mentioned hearing several gunshots before being evacuated from the premises. Reports stated that one individual was injured in the incident.
Authorities from the Memphis Police Department confirmed the area was secure, clarifying that it was an isolated occurrence and not an active shooter situation. The vicinity saw a presence of Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers, Shelby County sheriff’s deputies, and Memphis police officers near the Macy’s entrance.
Media outlets like Action 5 News and FOX13 observed a significant law enforcement presence on-site, with multiple agencies’ vehicles blocking the mall entrance. A shopper recounted hearing what seemed like gunshots upon leaving an elevator, prompting an immediate lockdown before safely exiting the mall.
Allegations surfaced that the suspect fled in a white SUV, and as per Citizen, the mall lockdown ceased upon the suspect’s departure. While FOX13 initially reported the victim’s fatality, official confirmation is pending. Nevertheless, the suspect was reportedly apprehended following the incident.