Two people were killed, and at least one other was injured in a shooting at Fairlane Town Center mall in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday afternoon, according to police.
The Dearborn Police Department confirmed that officers responded to the mall after reports of gunfire broke out inside the shopping center.
Officials said the scene turned chaotic quickly, with shoppers running toward exits as gunshots rang out. Video shared on social media showed panicked crowds fleeing the building, and some witnesses described people getting trapped inside stores as the situation unfolded.
Police say the incident appears to be isolated, though a motive has not yet been determined. A photo of the suspected shooter was released to the public, but as of the latest update, the individual had not been located or taken into custody. Investigators are continuing to search for the person responsible.
In a related development, one person was struck by a vehicle in the mall’s parking lot while trying to escape the gunfire. Details on that person’s condition have not been released.
Henry Ford Medical Center–Fairlane, located near the mall, went into lockdown as the investigation continued. Hospital staff said the facility took the precaution while police worked to secure the surrounding area. The Dearborn Police Department urged residents and visitors to stay away from the vicinity while officers and investigators carried out their work at the scene.
The mall sits near the intersection of Evergreen Road and Michigan Avenue, a busy commercial corridor in Dearborn. Fairlane Town Center is one of the larger shopping destinations in the region and typically draws large crowds, especially on weekends.
State Representative Alabas Farhat addressed the shooting publicly, and local police held a briefing describing the mall as generally a safe location while providing updates on the investigation. Witnesses who were inside during the incident also spoke about the panic and confusion as the shooting occurred.
Authorities have not released the identities of the victims and said more information would be shared as it becomes available. The investigation remains active, and police have not commented on whether additional suspects may be involved.
This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as law enforcement continues searching for the gunman and gathering more information about what led to the shooting at the mall.
