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2100 Southlake Mall

Southlake Mall Evacuated After Electrical Pops Mistaken for Shooting

Reported Nov 28 at 6:48 PM · Updated Nov 28 at 7:33 PM · 1.3K Notified · 470 Viewed

Summary

Authorities responded to reports of a possible active shooter at Southlake Mall in Merrillville, Indiana, but later confirmed there was no gunfire. The loud noise initially mistaken for a gunshot was caused by an electrical-related explosion. No injuries were reported, and the situation was secured.

Authorities responded to reports of a possible active shooter at Southlake Mall in Merrillville, Indiana, but later confirmed there was no gunfire. The loud noise initially mistaken for a gunshot was caused by an electrical-related explosion. No injuries were reported, and the situation was secured.

Authorities responded to reports of a possible active shooter at Southlake Mall in Merrillville, Indiana, but later confirmed there was no gunfire. The loud noise initially mistaken for a gunshot was caused by an electrical-related explosion. No injuries were reported, and the situation was secured.

Authorities responded to reports of a possible active shooter at Southlake Mall in Merrillville, Indiana, but later confirmed there was no gunfire. The loud noise initially mistaken for a gunshot was caused by an electrical-related explosion. No injuries were reported, and the situation was secured.

Authorities responded to reports of a possible active shooter at Southlake Mall in Merrillville, Indiana, but later confirmed there was no gunfire. The loud noise initially mistaken for a gunshot was caused by an electrical-related explosion. No injuries were reported, and the situation was secured.

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Timeline

Nov 28, 7:33PM

Authorities confirmed there was no active shooter, and the loud sound reported as a gunshot was caused by an electrical-related explosion inside the mall. Police said no victims were found, no gunfire occurred, and the situation has been fully secured.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Investigators are still determining what occurred, and officers are asking anyone with firsthand information or video to come forward as they verify the threat.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Police began clearing the area and checking stores while instructing shoppers to shelter or evacuate as they worked to confirm whether shots were fired.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Emergency crews responded after multiple social media posts reported a possible active shooter inside the mall, prompting officers to rush to the scene.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Incident reported at 2100 Southlake Mall.

Nov 28, 7:33PM

Authorities confirmed there was no active shooter, and the loud sound reported as a gunshot was caused by an electrical-related explosion inside the mall. Police said no victims were found, no gunfire occurred, and the situation has been fully secured.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Investigators are still determining what occurred, and officers are asking anyone with firsthand information or video to come forward as they verify the threat.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Police began clearing the area and checking stores while instructing shoppers to shelter or evacuate as they worked to confirm whether shots were fired.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Emergency crews responded after multiple social media posts reported a possible active shooter inside the mall, prompting officers to rush to the scene.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Incident reported at 2100 Southlake Mall.

Nov 28, 7:33PM

Authorities confirmed there was no active shooter, and the loud sound reported as a gunshot was caused by an electrical-related explosion inside the mall. Police said no victims were found, no gunfire occurred, and the situation has been fully secured.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Investigators are still determining what occurred, and officers are asking anyone with firsthand information or video to come forward as they verify the threat.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Police began clearing the area and checking stores while instructing shoppers to shelter or evacuate as they worked to confirm whether shots were fired.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Emergency crews responded after multiple social media posts reported a possible active shooter inside the mall, prompting officers to rush to the scene.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Incident reported at 2100 Southlake Mall.

Nov 28, 7:33PM

Authorities confirmed there was no active shooter, and the loud sound reported as a gunshot was caused by an electrical-related explosion inside the mall. Police said no victims were found, no gunfire occurred, and the situation has been fully secured.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Investigators are still determining what occurred, and officers are asking anyone with firsthand information or video to come forward as they verify the threat.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Police began clearing the area and checking stores while instructing shoppers to shelter or evacuate as they worked to confirm whether shots were fired.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Emergency crews responded after multiple social media posts reported a possible active shooter inside the mall, prompting officers to rush to the scene.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Incident reported at 2100 Southlake Mall.

Nov 28, 7:33PM

Authorities confirmed there was no active shooter, and the loud sound reported as a gunshot was caused by an electrical-related explosion inside the mall. Police said no victims were found, no gunfire occurred, and the situation has been fully secured.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Investigators are still determining what occurred, and officers are asking anyone with firsthand information or video to come forward as they verify the threat.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Police began clearing the area and checking stores while instructing shoppers to shelter or evacuate as they worked to confirm whether shots were fired.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Emergency crews responded after multiple social media posts reported a possible active shooter inside the mall, prompting officers to rush to the scene.

Nov 28, 6:48PM

Incident reported at 2100 Southlake Mall.

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Comments

munsterUser1457291007Nov 28 at 6:58 PM

I was just there

munsterUser1457291007Nov 28 at 6:58 PM

I was just there

munsterUser1457291007Nov 28 at 6:58 PM

I was just there

munsterUser1457291007Nov 28 at 6:58 PM

I was just there

munsterUser1457291007Nov 28 at 6:58 PM

I was just there

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