Shooting Inside Mesa Target Leaves One Hospitalized, Police Searching for Suspect
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10:29 am (May 25, 2026)
A shooting inside a Target store in Mesa sent one person to the hospital Sunday night, according to the Mesa Police Department. Authorities say the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived, and an investigation is now underway.
Police responded to the Target near Power Road and Hampton Avenue around 8 p.m. after reports of gunfire inside the store. Officers say the shooting appears to have been an isolated incident involving two individuals and that there is currently no ongoing threat to the public.
The victim was reportedly conscious and breathing when taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officials have not yet released the identities of those involved or revealed a possible motive behind the shooting.
The Target location was shut down for the evening as detectives processed the crime scene and gathered evidence. Witnesses inside the store described a chaotic scene as shoppers and employees rushed for safety after shots rang out.
Investigators are continuing to search for the suspect, who remains at large as of Monday morning. Mesa police are asking anyone with information, surveillance footage, or witness accounts to come forward to assist with the investigation.
The incident adds to growing concerns surrounding public safety in crowded retail spaces across the country, where large stores have increasingly become scenes of violent incidents. Authorities emphasized that early evidence suggests this was not a random attack but a targeted confrontation between individuals.
This remains a developing story, and updates are expected as police release additional details.
