Man Injured in Maplewood Mall Shooting, Suspect at Large

Police searching for Asian male suspect after shooting incident inside Minnesota mall

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A man was injured in a shooting inside Maplewood Mall in Ramsey County, Minnesota on Sunday afternoon, causing the mall to close for the remainder of the day. Police arrived to find a male victim shot on the lower level near JC Penney and proceeded to shut down the mall as they searched for the suspect, described as a small build Asian male.

Why it matters

Mall shootings are a concerning trend that have become more common in recent years, raising public safety concerns and questions about security measures at large retail centers. This incident in Maplewood adds to the ongoing debate around gun violence and the need for improved prevention and response strategies.

The details

According to police, the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation between a group of people in the mall's lower concourse near door #5. Two juvenile suspects were detained at the scene and booked at the Ramsey County Jail for riot in the third degree, but the shooter remains at large. Authorities are asking anyone with information or video footage of the incident to come forward to assist with the investigation.

  • The shooting was reported to police just after 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
  • The mall was shut down for the remainder of the day following the incident.

The players

Maplewood Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident at Maplewood Mall.

Suspect

A small build Asian male described as wearing a black stocking hat, black jacket, white shirt, and black pants, who remains at large after the shooting.

Victim

An adult male who was shot in the hip and transported to Regions Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone with information regarding the shooting or who has video of the shooting is asked to contact Lieutenant Michael Hoemke at 651-249-2605 or zvpunry.ubrzxr@zncyrjbbqza.tbi.”

— Lieutenant Michael Hoemke, Maplewood Police Department (Maplewood Police Department Statement)

What’s next

The Maplewood Police Department is continuing its investigation to identify and apprehend the shooting suspect. The two juvenile suspects detained at the scene have been booked at the Ramsey County Jail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining public safety and security in crowded retail environments, and the need for proactive measures to prevent and respond to gun violence in communities.