India, Aug. 9 -- A shooting outside Towne East Square in east Wichita left at least two people critically injured Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM local time in the parking lot near Scheels, according to Sedgwick County dispatch. Both victims sustained critical injuries.

A Scheels representative told Kake.com that the mall is under lockdown, with the shooting taking place outside the store. Wichita police remain at the scene, urging the public to avoid the area. Wichita Police, according to local reports, later confirmed that this is not an active shooter situation and there is no ongoing threat to the community or surrounding area.

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