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Shooting at Great Lakes Crossing Outlet Mall Injures One

Social media reports triggered mass evacuations, leaving authorities to examine how the incident spread on platforms.

Overview

  • A shooting at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills wounded one adult woman who was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Social posts claiming an active shooter prompted shoppers to evacuate through emergency exits, with at least one person reporting they left via the Bass Pro Shops exit.
  • Police say a suspect is in custody and there is no ongoing danger, and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office is assisting the Auburn Hills Police Department on scene.
  • Investigators are continuing to develop the timeline and motive and have not yet released identities or a full account of what led to the shooting.
  • Great Lakes Crossing is a large Simon-owned retail complex with about 170 stores, and officials have not confirmed whether the mall has resumed normal operations following the incident.