Crime & Safety

2 Dead, 1 Injured In Shooting At Fairlane Mall In Dearborn: Police

Police said the shooting was between two groups of people and that it was not a random act of violence.

DEARBORN, MI — Two people were killed in a triple shooting at Fairlane Mall in Dearborn on Friday, according to police.

The shooting happened at 1:25 p.m. inside the Fairlane Town Center where officers found two people shot dead, according to police.

Another person was suffering from gunshot wounds and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, according to police.

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There were no immediate arrests, as investigators continue interviewing people of interest and witnesses.

Police said the shooting was between two groups of people and that it was not a random act of violence. They said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

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The mall was temporarily closed Friday.

Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has any further information to contact the Police Department at 313-943-2240.

"The safety of our residents and visitors remains our top priority. Shootings and other acts of violence are entirely unacceptable, and we will hold everyone involved fully accountable," Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin said. "We thank our officers, first responders, regional and federal law enforcement partners—including the University of Michigan-Dearborn and the Michigan State Police—for their swift response to this serious incident."

No other details were released.

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