Bloomington police have confirmed that there were shots fired at the Mall of America. Police are responding on the scene, and the mall is currently on lockdown.
Video from inside the mall appears to show a man yelling at someone before a series of gun shots are heard and the video cuts off.
Bloomington police have reported they are on scene and will update when information becomes available.
No further information has been reported at this time, and it is unknown if anyone was injured.
Video has appeared online showing crowds of people running as announcers over the malls PA informing shoppers to take shelter. Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported that Danny Reinan, 22, was at the mall with friends when the announcement came through at about 4:20 p.m. CT.
"It was all really sudden. We were at the Barnes and Noble and suddenly there was an announcement over the loudspeaker that the mall is on lockdown and it's not a drill," Reinan said. "The staff rushed us into the back room where we are waiting right now. Everybody's trying to stay calm but you can really feel the tension and anxiety in the air."
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.