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Shots were fired during a fight at the Victorville mall, causing panic among shoppers and leading to the evacuation; at least one person, possibly a juvenile, was shot and hospitalized, but it was not an active shooter situation.
A 39-year-old man, Albert Shell Jr., has been arrested and charged with premeditated first-degree murder in a targeted shooting at a Florida mall that killed David Nathaniel Barron, 40, and wounded a bystander. The shooting occurred on December 23 at Paddock Mall, causing panic among last-minute Christmas shoppers. Shell was taken into custody after a two-hour negotiation with police at a north Florida home. The police chief indicated that the shooting may have stemmed from a personal dispute between Shell and Barron, possibly related to their previous work together.
Albert Shell Jr., 39, has been arrested by Ocala police officers in collaboration with U.S. Marshals Service for the fatal shooting at Paddock Mall in Florida during the busy holiday shopping season. The shooting left one person dead and another injured. Shell faces premeditated first-degree murder and attempted premeditated first-degree murder charges. Police had been conducting a weeks-long manhunt and had offered a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to his arrest.
Authorities in Florida have increased the reward to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of Albert Shell Jr., the suspected gunman in the deadly Ocala mall shooting that left one person dead and another wounded. The shooting, which occurred two days before Christmas, is believed to be a targeted act of violence. Law enforcement officials are actively searching for Shell Jr., who is accused of premeditated first-degree murder and attempted premeditated first-degree murder. The Ocala Police Department and the Florida Sheriff’s Association are offering the reward, and are urging potential witnesses to come forward to help bring the case to a successful resolution.
Thai police are targeting online gun sales and closing legal loopholes in gun control efforts following a deadly shooting at a mall. The alleged 14-year-old shooter used a modified gun originally designed to fire blank rounds, which was purchased online. Authorities plan to charge the teenager with premeditated murder and will work to reclassify legally imported guns as deadly firearms. There are over 10,000 such guns in circulation in Thailand. The police chief emphasized the need for controlled firearms and improved enforcement, including blocking websites and online services offering to sell or modify firearms.
A 14-year-old Thai teenager, suspected of killing two foreigners and injuring five others in a shooting at a Bangkok mall, had suffered a psychological breakdown and modified a handgun designed to fire blanks, according to police. The suspect, who had been receiving psychological treatment, had not taken his prescribed medication on the day of the shooting. Gun ownership is common in Thailand, and while rules on ownership are strict, firearms can be obtained illegally. The shooting could have implications for Thailand's tourism industry, as the country is trying to boost tourist arrivals, particularly from China.
A gun accidentally discharged near the food court at the King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania, causing panic among patrons. Police believe the discharge was accidental and not an active shooter situation. Surveillance footage revealed that two men were walking together when the gun went off, but it is unclear which one was struck. The men left the mall and fled in a car, and no other injuries were reported. The public is asked to contact the Upper Merion Township Police Department with any information.
Body camera video released by Texas police shows an officer engaging in a routine interaction with children moments before he chased and killed a mass shooter at a mall in Allen, Texas. The officer quickly recognized the danger, grabbed his rifle, and neutralized the threat. The video, released after the officer was cleared of any wrongdoing by a grand jury, shows the officer yelling for others to stay away from the gunman's body. The shooter, who had been forced out of the military due to mental health concerns, killed eight people before being fatally shot by the officer.
Allen Police released body camera footage showing an officer tracking down and fatally shooting the gunman responsible for the deadly mall shooting in Allen, Texas. The officer was cleared of any wrongdoing by a grand jury, which determined that his use of force was justified. The video reveals the officer's quick response to the sound of gunfire, his efforts to protect civilians, and his eventual confrontation with the shooter. The Allen Police Department has requested an independent review of the incident for future training and emergency response purposes. The mall has reopened, and plans for a permanent memorial to honor the victims are underway.
A witness to the Texas mall shooting, Steven Spainhouer, who claimed to have helped victims and performed CPR, has been accused of lying and spreading misinformation by the Allen Police Department. The police have declared that Spainhouer is not a credible witness after finding inconsistencies in his story. Spainhouer claimed to have arrived before any first responder and tried to administer first aid to the victims, but the police said his testimony does not fit with the official timeline of the shooting. The police warned the public and media to stop sharing Spainhouer’s tale.
Police in Texas have disputed the account of a witness who described in detail the aftermath of a deadly shooting at a shopping mall. Steven Spainhouer had told US media outlets he arrived at the Allen Premium Outlets near Dallas before first responders and gave medical aid to victims. However, police said they had determined he was not credible and that there were inconsistencies between his public accounts and the facts established in their investigation. A gunman killed eight people and injured seven others in the attack on 6 May.
Eyewitness Steven Spainhouer claimed he arrived at the scene of the Texas mall shooting before first responders and administered aid to victims, but the Allen Police Department has issued a statement contradicting his account, saying he is not a credible witness. The department said Spainhouer arrived after the shooting and did not perform CPR or administer first aid, nor did he move a deceased mother who was covering a live child. Spainhouer stands by his account and questions why it took 20 minutes for police to arrive at the scene.
Police in Allen, Texas, have contradicted the eyewitness account of a man who claimed he administered aid to victims of the mall shooting before police arrived. Steven Spainhouer, a former US Army officer, said he arrived at the scene before first responders and performed CPR on people who had been shot. However, the police department said Spainhouer was not a credible witness and arrived after the shooting had taken place. The department also said he did not perform CPR or administer first aid and did not move a deceased mother who was covering a live child.
The Allen Police Department has contradicted the eyewitness account of a man who claimed he administered aid to victims before police arrived at the scene of the Texas mall shooting on May 6. The department said detectives had "determined that Mr. Steven Spainhouer is not a credible incident witness" and that he was not first on the scene, nor was he on the property while gunfire was occurring. Spainhouer stands by his account and has criticized the police for taking 20 minutes to arrive at the H&M store where most of the shooting victims were located.
Irvin Walker II, who was shot three times during the Texas mall shooting, managed to escape and survive by running to a store for help and then fleeing the area until someone picked him up and put him in the back of a police cruiser. The shooter, who targeted the mall and shot people at random, died after a confrontation with police. Eight people were killed and seven, including Walker, were injured. Walker is suffering from physical and mental injuries and has completed one surgery and may need a second.