South Carolina: Police arrest suspect, 22, soon after 14 hurt in Columbia mall taking pictures

Authorities have arrested a suspect in link with a shooting incident at a shopping mall in Columbia, South Carolina, Saturday afternoon that resulted in 14 folks remaining wounded.

Jewayne M. Price, 22, was arrested and billed with unlawful carrying of a pistol and faces supplemental rates after he allegedly shot at minimum 9 men and women, resulting in a fearful minute for shoppers, quite a few of whom have been also injured in a stampede though making an attempt to flee the scene, Depend on News claimed.

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“9 of the victims endured gunshot wounds five of the victims experienced other accidents which include broken bones lacerations and a head damage whilst attempting to depart the shopping mall for security,” Columbia Police said, according to the report.

Price tag was initially determined as a particular person of interest in the case, in advance of he was established to be a suspect, police mentioned.

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Two other people were being arrested earlier in the investigation, but have due to the fact been produced, as law enforcement concluded they had been not included in the shooting, Depend on News claimed. 

Columbia Law enforcement Main Skip Holbrook speaks to members of the media in close proximity to Columbiana Centre mall in Columbia, S.C., pursuing a capturing, Saturday, April 16, 2022.
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All but one target has been unveiled from the clinic — as a 73-year-old is continuing to acquire therapy, police explained.

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All through a press convention Saturday evening, Main Skip Holbrook explained the capturing did not look to be random but that officials “believe that they [the suspects and victims] realized each and every other and a little something led to the gunfire.”

Customers of legislation enforcement acquire outside the house Columbiana Centre shopping mall in Columbia, S.C., pursuing a shooting, Saturday, April 16, 2022. 
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The law enforcement at the press meeting also examine a assertion from the mall, thanking nearby safety officers for their “quick response.”

“Today’s isolated, senseless act of violence is extremely upsetting and our thoughts are with absolutely everyone impacted. We are grateful for the quick reaction and ongoing aid of our safety group and our associates in regulation enforcement,” th/e assertion study.

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Officers are continue to seeking for two other suspects thought to be linked to the shooting, they said.