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“Trauma makes for the best lighting,” another replied. “Meanwhile everyone else was crying,” one user commented. Viewers debated the appropriateness of the photograph, and many users criticized the family for their actions. Nevertheless, the video sparked controversy in its comments section. Neither Mall of America’s press team nor TikToker Maya Afi responded to the Daily Dot’s request for comment via email. The Daily Dot was unable to confirm if the viral video of the family photo took place at the shooting. Other videos of the shooting at Mall of America went viral this week, including videos showing individuals fleeing from the gunshots and hiding out in locked down stores, hallways, and kitchens. No injuries have been reported from the incident, according to CBS News. On Thursday, infamous super mall and amusement park Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, went on lockdown when shots were allegedly fired by an individual after a fight broke out between two groups of people. “Lockdown photoshoot.” Lockdown photoshoot😍 #mallofamerica #america #2022 #fyp #nourisheveryyou #foryou ♬ original sound – Maya Afi “Nah, there was a shooter at The Mall of America and they decided to take a family photo,” the TikToker captioned the video. In the video, the TikToker shows a large family gathering together and smiling for a family photo in the hallway. In a viral TikTok, which has over 1 million views and was posted by user Maya Afi the TikToker filmed herself sitting in a crowded hallway that appeared to be in lockdown.

This week, a TikToker sparked controversy after claiming a family took a group photo while on lockdown during a shooting at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. This article contains descriptions of gun violence.

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