What happened at Wolfchase Galleria mall in Memphis? Reports of shooting, active shooter surface

An active shooter situation was reported at Memphis’ Wolfchase Galleria mall Monday, prompting a lockdown and a heavy police presence on the scene.

Updated on: Nov 18, 2025, 02:25:13 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Reports of an active shooter situation surfaced from the Wolfchase Galleria mall in Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday.

The mall was reportedly placed on lockdown, and a heavy police presence was reported at the mall by locals.

Some reports claim that a person was shot, and a suspect is on the run. However, as of now, law enforcement sources have not confirmed if a shooting took place.

A video surfaced from the scene of the shooting which showed massive police presence outside the mall.

This is a breaking news.

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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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