NEWARK, Del. - Delaware State Police say a teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with a violent shooting that sent shoppers running for safety at the Christiana Mall earlier this month.
Authorities say the incident occurred on April 8 at 6:43 p.m. at the food court entrance to the mall. Troopers say an investigation revealed three male suspects began physically assaulting an 18-year-old as he was leaving the food court.
The 18-year-old's two friends jumped into the physical altercation, leading to a large fight inside, officials say. According to officials, one suspect took out a handgun and fired multiple rounds, striking the 18-year-old and one of his 16-year-old friends multiple times in the torso and lower body.
An 18-year-old standing on the sidewalk outside the mall was also struck by gunfire, police say. Featured Three people were injured after someone opened fire inside the Christiana Mall, in Newark, prompting a huge police response and the evacuation and closure of the mall Saturday night.The suspects fled the scene after firing the shots, state police say.