GREENWOOD, IN – A mass shooting at the Greenwood Park Mall on Sunday evening left four people dead, including the shooter, and two others injured. The mall remains closed today as investigators continue to piece together the tragic events that unfolded.
The incident began around 6 p.m. when an adult male opened fire in the mall’s bustling food court, sending shoppers scrambling for safety. Greenwood Police Chief Jim Ison confirmed that a lawfully armed 22-year-old man from Bartholomew County intervened, fatally shooting the attacker shortly after the rampage started. Authorities believe the swift action likely prevented further casualties, as the shooter was found with several loaded magazines.
Overnight, police raided the suspect’s father’s home in Johnson County, seeking any clues that might shed light on the motive. Neighbors reported a heavy police presence, including SWAT team members and a bomb disposal robot, which searched the premises until early morning.
The Johnson County Coroner’s Office is working to identify the victims, with one final identification still pending. Further details may emerge following a police briefing scheduled for later today.
Security footage captured the entire shooting, providing crucial evidence for investigators. A backpack found in a restroom near the food court was examined, though it contained no explosives.
The investigation aims to unravel the shooter’s intentions and connections. Police have not disclosed the identity of the gunman or the young man hailed as a hero for stopping the attack.
Today’s briefing may offer more insights into the security measures at the mall and any potential warnings that could have been flagged. Community members remain on edge as they process the sudden violence that shattered a typical Sunday outing.