Increased police presence at Northlake Mall after shooting
Published Date: 12/17/2022
Source: WCNC
Three suspects are in custody after two people were seriously injured in a shooting at Northlake Mall Thursday afternoon, police confirmed. The incident happened just before 3 p.m. An on-duty Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer at the mall heard the gunshots and responded immediately, according to CMPD officials. As the officer was responding to the shooting, CMPD said the officer encountered the suspected shooter. The suspect reportedly dropped a weapon as they tried to flee. CMPD said the officer chased the suspect before successfully taking the individual into custody. On Friday, CMPD confirmed three suspects have been arrested in connection to the shooting, including a 17-year-old charged with assault, 21-year-old Jadah Van Williams who is charged with assault, and 19-year-old Xavior Grant Alexander who is charged with Attempted Murder & Assault with Deadly Weapon. Medic confirmed two people were taken to the hospital with injuries related to the shooting. The shooting is likely the result of a fight, a CMPD official said in a later news conference. The victim who engaged in a fight with the suspect suffered life-threatening injuries in the shooting. A bystander inside a nearby store was also shot. That person suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both people were taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries. Northlake Mall later confirmed one person had been discharged from the hospital, but did not specify which person had been released. During a news conference Thursday, a CMPD spokesperson tried to assure shoppers: while they are safe, they should always stay aware of their surroundings. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/northlake-mall-shooting-charlotte-suspect-arrested-two-hurt/275-de917a56-c943-4cd8-a0ce-673c0cdaa0af