2 Dead, 5 Others Injured in Shooting at Idaho Shopping Mall: 'Traumatic Experience for Our Community'

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At least two people were killed and five more were injured in a shooting at a shopping mall in Boise, Idaho, on Monday.

Officers responded around 1:50 p.m. to reports of shots fired at the Boise Towne Square Mall, the police departmentwrote in a press release. Upon arrival, authorities “confronted an individual matching the description of the suspect outside of the mall.”

“Gunfire was exchanged resulting in injury to both the suspect and an officer,” the department wrote.

The unnamed suspect was transported to the hospital, where they are in critical condition. The officer’s injuries were treated and they were released, officials said.

Further investigation revealed that there were two others who were killed, though they have not been identified.

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In addition to the responding officer and the suspect, three other people were transported to the hospital for their injuries.

According to police, the incident was isolated and there is no longer a threat to the public.

Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee called the shooting a “traumatic experience” for the entire community.

The Boise Towne Square Mall is currently closed while authorities continue their investigation.

source: people.com