The shooting occurred shortly after 7 p.m., when Rosemont Public Security received several calls to 911 about shootings at the popular suburban mall. One of the victims, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital where he was initially reported in critical condition but later died as a result of his injuries, the Rosemont Department of Public Safety Sgt said. Joe Balogh. A second victim, a 15-year-old girl, was rushed to hospital in critical condition. A third person may have been shot and then left the scene, according to Balogh, but that remained unclear until late Friday night. Several witnesses said they heard gunshots and saw crowds running in the chaotic moments that followed. Police were looking for two male suspects who fled the area in a red vehicle after the shooting and were in the process of surveillance video surveillance late Friday. Update: there is no active shooter. A single shot was fired inside the mall. 2 confirmed victims of the shootings have been transported to the hospital. An investigation is underway at the clear rooms mall. The perpetrator is not on stage. – RosemontPublicSafety (@RSMTpolicefire) March 26, 2022 The mall remained an active crime scene as many areas were cordoned off while police continued their search. Chicago Fashion Outlets will remain closed for the “immediate future,” Rosemont officials said. It was not immediately clear when the mall would reopen. A reunion space was created at Murray Bros. Caddyshack Restaurant, 9546 Balmoral Ave. for those who had divorced loved ones. The Rosemont Public Safety Department is asking those who saw the shooting to come. Anyone with information can contact the Rosemont authorities at 847-823-1134.
