Maplewood Mall in Maplewood, Minnesota, experienced a significant emergency response on Sunday afternoon, February 22, 2026. The incident began shortly before 2:30 p.m. when multiple 911 calls reported shots fired inside the shopping center. The mall, located at 3099 White Bear Avenue North, became the focus of a large-scale police and medical response.
Officers from the Maplewood Police Department arrived quickly at the southeast entrance near the JCPenney store. More than a dozen police squads parked outside the entrance, forming a visible perimeter. Fire trucks and ambulances also positioned near the southeast doors as the situation unfolded in the busy mall corridor.
Upon entering the mall, first responders located three individuals suffering from injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. The victims were found in or near the southeast section close to JCPenney. Emergency medical teams provided immediate care and transported the injured to area hospitals for treatment.
The conditions of the three injured individuals were not immediately released by authorities. Police secured the southeast portion of the mall, including the JCPenney wing and adjacent common areas. Shoppers and employees were evacuated or sheltered in place during the active response.
Maplewood Police Department and Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office coordinated the scene at Maplewood Mall. Investigators processed the southeast entrance and interior areas for evidence, including shell casings and witness statements. No suspect was publicly identified in initial updates.
The incident at Maplewood Mall prompted a temporary closure of the southeast section while the investigation continued. The large law enforcement presence underscored the seriousness of the shooting near JCPenney. Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the Maplewood Police Department as they worked to determine the circumstances of the shooting.