DEVELOPING: West County Mall in Des Peres, Missouri, is under lockdown following reports of "pops" heard by patrons, according to KSDK News. A significant police presence has responded to the scene, and authorities are working to confirm the nature of the incident. The lockdown was initiated after multiple individuals reported hearing sounds consistent with gunshots. The exact time of these reports is not yet confirmed, but the situation unfolded shortly before 7:47 PM UTC on Saturday, September 13th, 2025. Initial reports from Saturday evening indicated that between four and eight people may have been shot, though these numbers remain unconfirmed as law enforcement investigates. Mall patrons were previously instructed to shelter in place.
