By Paula Tran Global News
Posted August 21, 2023 8:58 pm
Updated August 22, 2023 8:37 am
West Edmonton Mall was locked down on Monday evening after multiple reports of gunshots were reported to police.
According to a release by the Edmonton Police Service, police responded to the reports at approximately 7:40 p.m.
Three males were found seriously injured when officers arrived, the EPS said. All three were transported to hospital by EMS with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said they then locked down the mall as a result of the shooting.
Members of the tactical unit cleared the mall to ensure the area was safe before the lockdown was lifted at around 9:54 p.m., EPS said.
Police said officers remained on site to safely escort patrons and staff outside the mall.
The mall is closed for the evening, a West Edmonton Mall spokesperson told Global News.