Dearborn Mall Shooting
Police Investigate Shooting at Fairlane Town Center Mall, Two Dead in Dearborn
Two people are dead and a third is injured after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center, a shopping mall in Dearborn, Michigan — a suburb just outside Detroit. The shooting broke out during a fight between two groups of young people, according to Rutland Herald. Police evacuated the mall and planned to keep it closed while the investigation continues.
No arrests have been made as of the latest reports. The incident is now under active investigation by Dearborn police, according to Oskaloosa. The third victim's condition has not been publicly confirmed.
Fight Between Two Groups Ends in Gunfire
The shooting started as a confrontation between two groups of young people inside the mall, according to KDH News. Details on what sparked the fight have not been released. Three people were shot during the altercation. Two of them did not survive.
The third shooting victim was injured but survived. Police have not said whether the shooter was part of one of the groups involved in the fight. No weapon has been publicly confirmed as recovered, according to SWOK News.
Mall Evacuated and Shut Down After Shooting
After the shooting, Fairlane Town Center was evacuated. Police cleared the building and secured the scene. The mall was expected to stay closed as investigators processed the area, according to Voice of Alexandria.
Fairlane Town Center is one of the largest malls in the Detroit metro area. The closure affected shoppers and workers inside at the time of the shooting. No timeline has been given for when the mall might reopen, according to Journal News.
No Arrests Made as Investigation Begins
Dearborn police are leading the investigation. As of the latest reports, no one has been arrested or charged in connection with the shooting, according to MDJ Online. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects.
Police have not released the names of the two people killed. The ages of those involved have also not been confirmed publicly. Investigators are expected to review surveillance footage and interview witnesses, according to Lufkin Daily News.
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