SAA event in Colorado, Colorado Springs area, United States of America on Wed 7th August 2024

The Citadel Mall was on a brief lockdown, and one male was seriously injured in a reported shooting, said CSPD.

The Colorado Springs Police Department said they responded to a call about a shooting at the mall on Wednesday at 3:25 p.m.

CSPD said two people were engaged in an altercation when they went to an employee area and at least one shot was fired.

One male was found with a gunshot wound to the leg. CSPD said he was seriously injured, but his injuries were not life-threatening.

At 3:55 p.m., parts of the mall were put on a brief lockdown while others were evacuated.

As of 4:26, the mall had been secured, and the lockdown was lifted. Police cleared the scene just before 5:30 p.m..

CSPD said this was not an active shooter situation.

This is not the first time an altercation has led to gunfire at the Citadel Mall.

Last Christmas Eve, an 18-year-old boy was shot and killed after a fight broke out between two groups of people. Two others suffered serious gunshot wounds.

Last month, the military added parts of the Citadel Mall to its off-limits areas and establishments list, although recruiting, religious, and education-related activities are exempt.

After that list was released, Citadel Mall officials called the decision a disappointment.

KKTV has reached out to the Citadel Mall for comment on Wednesday’s incident.