West Edmonton Mall Locked Down for Second Time in a Week After Weapons Complaints: Police

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

The West Edmonton Mall was locked down in two separate incidents after police said a gun was fired inside the mall and a weapon was spotted.

Edmonton Police Service said officers were called out to the mall just before 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 after someone reported seeing a weapon at the mall.