Northtown Mall locked down after fatal parking lot shooting Friday evening
One person is dead following a shooting in the parking lot of the Northtown Mall in Blaine. (FOX 9)
BLAINE, Minn. (FOX 9) - One person is dead following a shooting in the parking lot of the Northtown Mall in Blaine on Friday evening.
Northtown Mall fatal shooting
What we know:
Around 5:13 p.m. authorities were called to the Northtown Mall in Blaine on the report of shots fired in the parking lot near the Best Buy retail outlet.
When authorities arrived, they found one man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.
Further details about the victim or the circumstances of the shooting were not immediately available. Authorities say there is currently no threat to the public.
Authorities investigating
Dig deeper:
During an investigation, authorities learned that three men were reportedly seen fleeing from the scene following the shooting.
One person has since been detained, and authorities say they are still searching for two other suspects.
Age and descriptions of those potentially involved are not yet available.
What's next:
Authorities say the situation remains under investigation.
It has not yet been determined when the mall will reopen.
The Source: Information provided by the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.