UPDATE: 9:30 p.m.
Wauwatosa Police say Mayfair Mall has been cleared of people. The latest…
The Mayfair Mall property has been cleared and is secure. Mayfair Mall management has indicated that the mall will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, November 21. Law enforcement personnel will remain at the mall into the night processing the scene.
— Wauwatosa Police (WI) (@WauwatosaPD) November 21, 2020
Our thoughts go out to our community, especially those who were injured and affected by the incident today. Events like this shake a community, and we remain committed to protecting those who live in and visit Wauwatosa.
— Wauwatosa Police (WI) (@WauwatosaPD) November 21, 2020
UPDATE: 8:00 p.m.
Hear witnesses describe the scene to WTMJ.
UPDATE: 7:20 p.m.
Wauwatosa Police continue to investigate at Mayfair Mall.
Law enforcement personnel continue to safely clear Mayfair Mall, and are assisting those inside with safe exit. We ask the community to remain patient as we secure the scene and gather info related to the suspect. Anyone with info should contact the Wauwatosa PD at (414) 471-8430
— Wauwatosa Police (WI) (@WauwatosaPD) November 21, 2020
UPDATE: 6:05 p.m.
Statement from Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber:
Statement from Police Chief Barry Weber. Regarding shooting incident at Mayfair Mall 11/20/2020. pic.twitter.com/4dU95DFaXl
— Wauwatosa Police (WI) (@WauwatosaPD) November 20, 2020
UPDATE: 5:45 p.m.
Wauwatosa Police providing an update on the shooting at Mayfair Mall. WATCH BELOW:
UPDATE: 5:20 p.m.
An official statement from Mayfair:
“We are disheartened and angered that our guests and tenants were subject to this violent incident today. We are thankful for our partners at the Wauwatosa Police Department and we are cooperating with them as their investigation develops. Mayfair is closed at this time.”
UPDATE: 5 p.m.
Milwaukee Field Office @ATF_Chicago agents are responding to a shooting incident at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. For up to date information please follow @WauwatosaPD pic.twitter.com/r01vE54r2A
— ATF Chicago (@ATF_Chicago) November 20, 2020
UPDATE: 4:45 p.m.
We will have this live on-air and online.
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— Wauwatosa Police (WI) (@WauwatosaPD) November 20, 2020
A press conference will be held at 5:45pm at 2275 N Mayfair Rd.
Please stage in the southeast corner of the parking lot.
UPDATE 4:35 p.m.
Wauwatosa Police first statement on the incident:
Police are actively investigating an incident at Mayfair Mall. The mall is currently closed. Please use alternate routes to get through the area. For the most accurate information, follow our official social media on Facebook and Twitter.
— Wauwatosa Police (WI) (@WauwatosaPD) November 20, 2020
Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride provided this statement to ABC News.
“The Wauwatosa Police Department is currently involved in an active shooter incident at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa. Through the WPD’s Public Information Officer, more information will be released as if becomes available and is confirmed. Multiple injured victims have and are being transported from the north end of the Macy’s Department Store. None of the victims’ injuries appear to be life threatening. The perpetrator is “at-large” at this time. There are approximately 75 police officers on scene at this time. It will take time to provide additional, and perhaps, more accurate information, but information will be provided as it becomes available.”
UPDATE: 4:15 p.m.
#FBIMilwaukee currently responding to support local law enforcement tactical response to Mayfair Mall shooting incident.
— FBI Milwaukee (@FBIMilwaukee) November 20, 2020
UPDATE 3:45 p.m.
MCMEO is NOT responding to Mayfair Mall. We are responding to the homicide of an adult male in the 4800 blk of W. Hampton. @MilwaukeePolice investigating.
— Medical Examiner (@mkemedexamine) November 20, 2020
ORIGINAL POST:
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to a report of shots fired at Mayfair Mall Friday afternoon.
Several callers into WTMJ have described the scene outside the mall as a number of emergency vehicles, including tactical units, have made their way to the scene.
Several also have seen ambulances leave the scene with their lights on.
As of 3:30 p.m., Wauwatosa Police have not provided information on the situation.
This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as more information becomes available.