Christiana Mall shooting: 17-year-old charged in shooting as search for 2 more suspects continues, police say
Christiana Mall shooting: Police seek 3 teen suspects after fight ends with 3 shot, 5 others injured
Authorities in Delaware believe a fight lead to a shooting inside Christiana Mall over the weekend, leaving three shot and five injured. FOX 29's Kelly Rule spoke to people who were inside the mall when the chaos erupted.
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.
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Christiana Mall Shooting: DSP confirm 3 shot, 5 others injured in fight that led to shooting
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.
Troopers say they were able to identify one of the suspects, a 17-year-old who turned himself in to police on Tuesday.
The teen was charged with facilitating a riot, conspiracy and offensive touching, according to law enforcement authorities.
Two additional suspects remain unidentified as the investigation continues.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.