DEARBORN, Mich. (WXYZ) — Sources are confirming to 7 News Detroit that 3 people have been shot and 2 people are dead following an altercation at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn.
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Dearborn Police and Michigan State Police are on the scene. The mall has been evacuated.
Witnesses are telling 7 News Detroit that the shooting happened on a lower level at the mall. One person also told 7 News Detroit that the shooting followed a fight between two men.
"I heard arguing and fighting that was going on inside the mall," one witness told us.
Cameras captured at least one person being loaded into an ambulance. The nature of that person's injuries isn't known.
Dearborn Police issued the following statement on Facebook:
Police Activity at Fairlane Town Center
Dearborn Police officers are currently on the scene investigating a shooting at Fairlane Town Center.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. We are asking residents and visitors to avoid the area while officers secure the scene and investigators conduct their work.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
We appreciate the public's patience and cooperation.
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