Westroads Mall shooting facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

The Westroads Mall shooting was a very sad event that happened on December 5, 2007. It took place at a department store called Von Maur inside the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska.

What Happened at Westroads Mall?

On that day, a 19-year-old named Robert A. Hawkins caused a lot of harm. He tragically killed eight people and injured four others. Sadly, two of the people who were injured later passed away. This event was a very difficult time for the community in Nebraska.

Remembering the Day

The event happened in the afternoon, surprising many shoppers and staff. Emergency services quickly arrived at the mall to help everyone. The mall was closed for some time after the incident as police investigated.

Community Support

After the shooting, the people of Omaha came together to support each other. There were many messages of sympathy and help offered to the families affected. The community showed great strength and kindness during this hard time.

All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:

Westroads Mall shooting Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.