The suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting incident at a mall in South Carolina on Saturday, in which 14 people were injured.
The shooting took place Saturday afternoon at the Columbiana Center in Columbia, South Carolina. Of the 14 injured, nine were shot, while five were injured in panic and chaos as shoppers tried to flee the scene.
Colombian Police Chief William Holbrooke said authorities now believe the shooting was “not an accidental act of violence” but rather caused by “some kind of conflict” between a group of gunmen who know each other.
Police said the suspect, identified as 22-year-old Jewaine M. Price, will be detained at the Lexington County Detention Center.
Meanwhile, the Columbiana Center also issued a statement saying that “today’s isolated, senseless act of violence is extremely upsetting and our thoughts are affected by all. We are grateful for the prompt response and continued support of our security team and our law enforcement partners. ”
Local media reported that the presence of police and emergency services remained in the mall until Saturday night. The mall is located about 10 miles north of downtown Colombia.
Earlier, police said they had detained three people in connection with the shooting. Mr Holbrooke later said that one of the three people initially detained by law enforcement remained an interesting man and would be detained by police. He is expected to be charged with illegal carrying of a pistol.
The victims ranged in age from 73 to 15, police said, but no one was killed. The 73-year-old victim is the only person who continues to receive medical treatment, according to police. All other victims have been treated and released or will be released soon, a press release said.
Police said investigators seized “one firearm related to the incident” and that “preliminary examination of ballistic evidence gathered at the scene shows that at least two different firearms were used by two suspects.”
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