Authorities Lift West Edmonton Mall Lockdown After ‘Targeted’ Shooting in Parking Lot

Police investigate the scene of a multiple shooting at West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta on Aug. 21, 2023. Police say three people have been seriously injured in a shooting at West Edmonton Mall. Jason Franson/The Canadian Press

EDMONTON—Authorities have reopened West Edmonton Mall (WEM) after it was locked down for hours on Aug. 21 following reports of a shooting outside the mega mall.

Edmonton Police Service (EPS) issued an alert warning pedestrians and motorists to stay away from WEM, on Aug. 21 at about 7:40 p.m. local time.