4 injured, 1 critically, in shooting at mall in Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Independence police are investigating a shooting Friday afternoon at the Independence Center mall.

Police initially said three people had been shot, but later updated that to four shot. One person is in critical condition.

A police spokesperson said the shooting occurred in a public area inside the mall, and appeared to have started with a dispute. Three people are now in custody in connection with the shooting.

Authorities say it is not considered an active shooter situation, and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

People have been cleared from the mall. Police said anyone attempting to pick someone up at the mall should meet them at the northeast corner of the mall parking lot, near the Club Car Wash.

They’ve also asked the public to stop calling 911 to ask about the incident.

“As you can imagine, our dispatchers are very busy right now. We will update here on social media when we have more information to share,” Independence police said on X.

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— Independence, MO Police Department (@IndepMoPolice) November 10, 2023