Shopping Mall Shootings
After the shootings at Tyson’s Corner and Victorville, Md., police are asking people to go to the Lucky Samurai near the Tyson’s Corner mall in search of their loved ones. Police Chief Brittain has promised to hold those responsible for the shootings “accountable.” The attack occurred during the lunch rush. While no one has been injured in the shooting, many people were left scared and upset.
Gastonia, N.C., mall shooting
Multiple people were injured in a shooting at a mall in Gastonia, North Carolina, today. Three people were taken to the hospital after being shot, but are expected to survive. The shooting occurred in a parking lot, and two victims ran to a nearby food court area. One victim was found outside of the mall, near the mall’s food court. Police have charged a 17-year-old man with multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon. The police chief said it is too early to determine if the suspect knew the victims. The gun and magazine were found in a food court.
Garden City, N.Y., mall shooting
A shopping mall in Garden City, New York, has been the scene of a shooting today. The mall, located in the Garden City and Uniondale section of the town, is a complex designed by famous architect I. M. Pei. It is one of the largest shopping malls on Long Island and the eighth largest in the United States. There was no immediate word on who was responsible for the attack.
Tyson’s Corner mall shooting
After hearing gunshots in a Virginia shopping mall, the public was evacuated from Tyson’s Corner Center. An employee reported hearing gunshots as early as one minute into the shopping spree. The suspect’s name and location have not yet been released. Police are still investigating and interviewing a “double digit” of witnesses. In the meantime, the mall is closed until further notice. No arrests have been made.
Victorville, Md., mall shooting
A shooter opened fire in a shopping center in the suburb of Baltimore today, killing one man and wounding a dozen others. The suspects are still at large, but police say there are several leads. The mall was evacuated and the shooting remains under investigation. The shooting is the latest in a string of recent shootings in and near shopping malls. A police spokesman said that two men are being sought in connection with the incident.
Temple Hills mall shooting
Three people were injured in a shooting outside a Maryland mall this afternoon. The shooting happened near the entrance to The Shops at Iverson in Temple Hills, just outside of Washington, D.C. Police have released images of two suspects, one of whom is in critical condition. The two other victims were not seriously injured and are in stable condition. Police say the shooting was not the work of an active shooter. However, they have not confirmed whether they are related to each other or are a gang.
Uniondale, S.C., mall shooting
The suspect in the Uniondale, S.C., mall shooting, Jewayne M. Price, is charged with unlawful carrying of a firearm and other charges may be filed against him. Police say two other men were not involved in the shooting. They have not been arrested. As of today, police have not released the exact number of people who were shot. The victims range in age from 15 to 73.
