Two Teens Detained After Shooting at Minnesota Mall

Suspected gunman remains at large following incident that left one man injured

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Authorities are searching for a gunman following a shooting incident at Maplewood Mall in Minnesota on Sunday that left one man injured. Two juveniles have been detained and are being held on allegations of participating in a third-degree riot. Police are describing the suspected shooter as a male with a small build wearing a black stocking hat, black jacket, white shirt and black pants.

Why it matters

Mall shootings have become an unfortunate reality in the U.S., raising concerns about public safety and security, especially in crowded retail spaces. This incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and effective response protocols to minimize harm and apprehend suspects.

The details

The gunfire erupted from an altercation among a group of individuals in the mall's lower concourse. Upon arrival, officers found a man who had sustained a gunshot wound to his hip. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Witnesses reported seeing a fight in the bathroom shortly before the shooting.

  • The shooting occurred on Sunday at Maplewood Mall in Minnesota.

The players

Maplewood Mall

A shopping mall located in Maplewood, Minnesota.

Suspected Gunman

A male with a small build wearing a black stocking hat, black jacket, white shirt and black pants, who remains at large.

Injured Victim

A man who sustained a gunshot wound to his hip and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Two Detained Juveniles

Two individuals under the age of 22 who have been detained and are being held on allegations of participating in a third-degree riot.

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What they’re saying

“We just heard like some gunshots and then we saw all the kids just like run the other direction.”

— Cat Vang, Mall Employee (Fox 9 Minneapolis–St. Paul)

“The customer told me that there was fighting happening in the bathroom from a bunch of high school kids. And that was right when we heard the shot.”

— Miranda Klein, Mall Employee (Fox 9 Minneapolis–St. Paul)

What’s next

Police are continuing their search for the suspected gunman, who remains at large. The two detained juveniles are being held at the Ramsey County Jail on allegations of participating in a third-degree riot.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges of maintaining public safety in crowded retail spaces, and the need for effective security measures and emergency response protocols to protect shoppers and employees in the event of such incidents.