Amidst all the festivities, the Mall of America, which is considered to be the nation’s largest shopping center, has been shut down temporarily due to an alleged shooting. Police authorities are currently conducting research inside the mall. Reportedly, a number of shoppers were left frightened and scared after a couple of gunshots were heard inside the mall.The mall then warned customers to take shelter inside the stores, as the mall was in lockdown for an entire hour. However, after the police secured the area, and gave their go-ahead, the lockdown was lifted, and the shoppers were made to exit the mall.Speaking about the entire incident, the mall also released a statement about the same on social media. The tweet shared by the authorities read:“Just before 8 p.m. this evening, Bloomington Police responded to a shooting contained in a tenant space. As a result, Mall of America was put into lockdown. The lockdown has since been lifted. The Mall is now closed for the evening.”Mall of America@mallofamericaJust before 8 p.m. this evening, @BPD_MN responded to a shooting contained in a tenant space. As a result, Mall of America was put into lockdown. The lockdown has since been lifted. The Mall is now closed for the evening. For additional updates, please follow @BPD_MN.260115Just before 8 p.m. this evening, @BPD_MN responded to a shooting contained in a tenant space. As a result, Mall of America was put into lockdown. The lockdown has since been lifted. The Mall is now closed for the evening. For additional updates, please follow @BPD_MN.At the same time, the lockdown has made social media users share their reactions about the same. One of the netizens took to Twitter and said:“I have a package to pick up at the Mall of America. I'm glad I didn't go today. Face it. Our country has a problem with guns.”Powered by Reason@MnMarchesI have a package to pick up at the Mall of America. I'm glad I didn't go today.Face it. Our country has a problem with guns.17I have a package to pick up at the Mall of America. I'm glad I didn't go today.Face it. Our country has a problem with guns.The shooting took place on Friday, December 23, 2022, at around 8 PM.Netizens shocked after alleged shooting in Mall of America leave the mall in lockdown amidst the festivitiesWith Christmas and New Year around the corner, many people venture out to malls and shopping complexes to buy gifts for their loved ones and have a nice time with their families. However, the shooting incident at the Mall of America has left the netizens shocked and infuriated. Many have also shared footage of the shooting from inside the mall.ℂ𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕟𝕚𝕒 𝕀𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕡𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕟𝕥@FromCalifornia6#mallofamerica #shooting1813#mallofamerica #shooting https://t.co/JKm0LrvhukOthers also shared videos from outside the mall, showing the live scene.Allen Henry@AllenWCCOThis is the scene outside the Nordstrom at the Mall of America, which is currently in lockdown mode. We’re working to learn more. @WCCO2459722This is the scene outside the Nordstrom at the Mall of America, which is currently in lockdown mode. We’re working to learn more. @WCCO https://t.co/1eXfTfyPDeMany others shared the video and said:“Not what I expected to be doing while Christmas shopping”Rae@RavenMcWhiskeyNot what I expected to be doing while Christmas shopping#Nordstrom #mallofamerica15Not what I expected to be doing while Christmas shopping#Nordstrom #mallofamerica https://t.co/oMqDYIgrUyDavid Leavitt@David_LeavittI saw Mall of America trending and just knew.Of course there's a shooting at Mall of America on Christmas weekend.What could be more American?2020393I saw Mall of America trending and just knew.Of course there's a shooting at Mall of America on Christmas weekend.What could be more American?Dara Beevas@daraireneMall of America is on lockdown because of a shooting. We’re stuck in a restaurant until whenever. At what point will we do something about guns? When we all stop going out to shop out of fear and capitalism grinds to a halt is the only hope I have for change.3800794Mall of America is on lockdown because of a shooting. We’re stuck in a restaurant until whenever. At what point will we do something about guns? When we all stop going out to shop out of fear and capitalism grinds to a halt is the only hope I have for change.Georgia Fort@ByGeorgiaFortBREAKING: Mall of America on lockdown following shooting. Potentially two gunshot victims. Swipe for footage from @jovontapatton of the moment when the shooting happened564200BREAKING: Mall of America on lockdown following shooting. Potentially two gunshot victims. Swipe for footage from @jovontapatton of the moment when the shooting happened https://t.co/c1TFSWp9mZAt the same time, many suggested corrective measures that the mall can take to ensure that no such incident happens in the future.Jay (Super Ultra Official Parody)@Mister_Segundus@mallofamerica Y’all need metal detectors at every entrance.321@mallofamerica Y’all need metal detectors at every entrance.Brandon@GALACTICARI@mallofamerica 4th time in a year, you guys need to do something about this. metal detectors would be great. anything to prevent this from happening yet again.5@mallofamerica 4th time in a year, you guys need to do something about this. metal detectors would be great. anything to prevent this from happening yet again.Liberty!@Liberty67452@GALACTICARI @mallofamerica Take down the “gun free” zone signs.1@GALACTICARI @mallofamerica Take down the “gun free” zone signs.Noah Bennett@BuiltAArk@mallofamerica Install proper security immediately.22@mallofamerica Install proper security immediately.Shelby@shelbyjohoch@mallofamerica you guys need to get better security or metal detectors or something. this is your 3rd shooting this year…231@mallofamerica you guys need to get better security or metal detectors or something. this is your 3rd shooting this year…Police stated that the CCTV footage in the mall shows a reported altercation between two groupsThe Bloomingdale Police Department has reported that the shooting escalated due to an altercation between two groups of young males, which has taken the life of a 19-year-old African American male. As per the police authorities, the gunshot was directly hit, which claimed the victim’s life at the scene itself.However, the Mall of America has been posting regular updates informing the natives regarding the incident. The mall later released the statement and said:“Mall of America is now lifting lockdown. Guests should now exit the property. Mall of America remains closed for the evening. Please stay tuned for an additional statement.”Mall of America@mallofamericaMall of America is now lifting lockdown. Guests should now exit the property. Mall of America remains closed for the evening. Please stay tuned for an additional statement.964339Mall of America is now lifting lockdown. Guests should now exit the property. Mall of America remains closed for the evening. Please stay tuned for an additional statement.At the same time, Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges during a press conference claimed that they haven’t been able to figure out the shooter, but the investigation is still ongoing. The chief said:“Whoever did this, we will catch them. And whoever helps them, we will lock you up, too.”There haven’t been any reported injuries or victims, apart from the 19-year-old male, who died on the spot.