Holyoke Mall shooting: Reports of active shooter surface from Hampden County

An active shooter was reported at Holyoke Mall Friday. Mayor Garcia confirmed a shooting incident, now under control. No injuries reported.

Updated on: Jul 26, 2025, 03:07:19 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Reports of an active shooter surfaced from the Holyoke Mall in Holyoke, Massachusetts on Friday afternoon. Holyoke Mayor, Joshua Garcia confirmed that there was a “shooting incident” at the mall and added that the situation is now “under control”. No injuries have been reported so far.

Multiple visitors at the Massachusetts mall posted about the shooting on their Facebook accounts and said that there is an active shooter at the mall. Videos posted showed visitors running in panic inside the mall amid the active scooter reports.

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The Holyoke Mall is located on 50 Holyoke Street, in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

This story is being updated as more information comes.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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