Ross Park Mall: Shooting, possible active shooter reports prompt police response

Reports of shots fired at Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh sparked a large police response Tuesday afternoon near Ross Park Drive.

Updated on: Oct 1, 2025, 06:20:35 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Reports of shots being fired surfaced from Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon, amid local scanners reporting a massive police response in the area of Ross Park Drive, where the mall is located.

It is not immediately clear if shots were fired at the mall.

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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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