Mall looking at adding metal detectorsSince it opened in 1992, the mall has been a tourist destination and community gathering spot. Two first responders and an ambulance are seen at the entrance to Nordstrom at the Mall of America. Some videos show shoppers running for cover after a loud bang is heard. "Of course we wanted to come early and do some Christmas shopping," Hefty said. Pat Hanlon, the team's executive vice-president of communications, said he believes some players were in the mall at the time of the shooting.