Indianapolis Police Assistant Chief Chris Bailey said, “We are sick of another type of incident like this in our country.” WTHR news anchor Jenny Runewitz tweeted: “Greenwood Police confirm shooting at Greenwood Park Mall. “They confirm that many people were injured, including the attacker. “Lieutenant on scene says possibly two fatal. “The mall is being cleared. Stay away from the area as officers are on scene.” Officers attended the mall at 6pm (local time) and were searching the mall for other victims. However, the incident is believed to have been confined to the food court. Greenwood Police Chief Chris Ison said police seized a suspicious package found in a bathroom near the food court. Assistant Chief Mr Bailey added that there is no active threat to the area. READ MORE: Raab tells Brits to ‘enjoy the sun’ as they brace for 40C The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) tweeted: “IMPD is assisting with an incident at Greenwood Park Mall. “Please avoid the area. The Greenwood Police Department is the lead agency. “Please refrain from sharing misinformation on social media until they confirm details.” Reactions on social media expressed sadness and outrage over the incident, as the US continues to grapple with yet another deadly mass shooting. User @Owen17396534 wrote: “It’s so sad that every time you see a mall trending you automatically know what happened. “You know it was a mass shooting, you know innocent lives were lost, and you know America’s lawmakers will do nothing to stop it. “RIP Greenwood Park mall victims”. Chief Ison described the citizen who shot the gunman as a “good Samaritan,” ABC News reported. So far he has been identified as a 22-year-old from Bartholomew County. Mr Ison said: “The real hero of the day is the citizen who was legally carrying a firearm at this focus range and was able to stop this shooter almost as soon as he started.” He added that a 12-year-old girl who went home after the shooting was later hospitalized with minor injuries. Four of those shot were reportedly women and one was a man.
