A shooting at Westfield Wheaton mall in Maryland occurs on Friday evening, according to Montgomery County police and reports from multiple outlets. The incident takes place at about 6 p.m. ET. Video described by outlets shows a teen suspect with a firearm in the mall during the attack, as shoppers nearby appear to scatter amid chaos.
Police say the shooting involves multiple targets in the crowded mall. One report specifies that a 13-year-old boy is injured. Another source describes injuries but does not add further details beyond the reported wounding. The suspected shooter is described as a teen, with one outlet alleging the suspect is 17 years old.
Both accounts state that the suspect is taken into custody following the shooting. Authorities’ statements, as reflected in the reporting, focus on the location, timing, and that the gunman is apprehended. Further details about motive, the extent of injuries, and the number of victims are not provided in the excerpts.
