India, Nov. 29 -- A shooting was reported at the Southlake Mall at 2109 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, Indiana on Friday, November 28. On further investigation, it turned out to be an electrical issue that had caused the 'pop' which sounded like gunfire, Hobart Police Department shared in a press release.

"Upon further investigation by officers and mall management, the "pop" sound heard was likely an electrical issue inside the mall and not a gunshot," they wrote on Facebook. They'd earlier said, "On 11/28/25 at approximately 6:00PM, it was reported one gunshot was heard inside the mall. Hobart Police officers working inside the mall were on scene within seconds. At the time of this post, there are no victims or damage. Officers will cont...