A man was declared dead on Wednesday afternoon due to a tragic occurrence at the Mall of America located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

MOA Suicide Fatality: An Unidentified

Police and other agencies arrived at the mall after getting notification about an individual who had fallen from a balcony on the third floor. Responders reached the location and found the man not breathing. He was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter.

After the event, mall management implemented an immediate lockdown as law enforcement secured the vicinity and commenced their inquiry. The lockdown was lifted when it was confirmed that there was no continuing danger to the public.

Authorities verified that the man was a resident of the area. His identity is not yet disclosed and will be released by the coroner’s office after notifying the relatives.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no further information has been disclosed at this moment.