The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has confirmed at least three people were seriously injured in relation to a shooting at West Edmonton Mall (WEM).."We urge citizens to be mindful of misinformation circulating online and we encourage them to obtain information from professional media sources as well as our social media pages," Sgt. Dan Tames from EPS media relations told the Western Standard on Monday. .On Monday around 7:40 p.m., EPS responded to the report of a shooting at WEM. Upon arrival, three males were located with gunshot wounds..All males were transported to hospital by paramedics with serious but non-life-threatening injuries..It is unclear where the shooting occurred, but police tape surrounded some cars in the parking lot..As a result of the shooting, a lockdown of the mall was initiated to ensure the safety of the patrons and staff. Members of the EPS Tactical Unit responded and systematically cleared facility to ensure it was safe prior to the lockdown being lifted..Police officers remain on site as patrons and staff exit WEM. ."Preliminary investigations give police reason to believe that this incident was a targeted event, and the parties are known to each other," said Tames.."We do not believe there to be any further risk to the area at this time." .As this investigation is in its infancy, he said this is all the information EPS can provide at this time. It hopes to provide further updates in the upcoming days as this investigation unfolds.
