UPDATE 3:00 P.M. SUNDAY
Gwinnett County Police have arrested Khaden Williams (18 years old, Dekalb County) in connection with a shooting outside the Mall of Georgia Saturday night. Williams has been charged him with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The victim is a 15-year-old boy who is being treated at a hospital for his wounds. His name had not been released as of Sunday afternoon.
EARLIER STORY. POSTED AT 7:00 A.M. SUNDAY:
One person was wounded in a shooting at the Mall of Georgia Saturday night.
Shortly before 9:30, an officer working a security detail at the mall heard gunshots and immediately ran towards them. One subject, who was attempting to flee the scene, was quickly taken into custody, according to Gwinnett Police, and the victim was taken to a hospital.
Detectives arrived and began trying to locate any witnesses to the shooting. CSI is on scene processing evidence. The suspect was taken to Gwinnett County Police headquarters for questioning.
If anyone has any information to share in this case, is asked to contact detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.