A Saturday night shooting outside the Mall of Georgia sent a 15-year-old boy to the hospital and left shoppers shaken. Police have arrested an 18-year-old suspect and charged him with aggravated assault.
Just the Facts:
- Khaden Williams, 18, of DeKalb County, has been arrested.
- Charges include aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during a felony.
- The victim, a 15-year-old male, is being treated at a local hospital.
- The shooting occurred shortly after mall closing hours.
The Details: Authorities say the gunfire erupted just after 9:30 p.m. outside the popular shopping center. An officer working security heard the shots and quickly moved in, detaining a suspect who tried to flee the scene.
Investigators are reviewing evidence and speaking with witnesses as they work to piece together what led to the shooting.
By the Numbers:
- Victim: 15 years old.
- Suspect: 18 years old.
How You Can Help: Gwinnett County Police are asking for tips as the investigation continues.
Contact Options:
- Call detectives at 770-513-5300.
- Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 or online at stopcrimeATL.com.
Tipsters may qualify for a cash reward if their information leads to further arrests or charges.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as they work to ensure safety at one of Georgia’s busiest malls.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
