Jayda Woods-Johnson was 'tragically murdered' at the Alderwood Mall, the Lynnwood Police Department said.
Marilyn Heck and Kevin ShalveyA 13-year-old girl died Wednesday after being hit by gunfire during a fight in a mall in Lynnwood, Washington, police said.
Jayda Woods-Johnson was "tragically murdered" at the Alderwood Mall, the Lynnwood Police Department said. "The suspect has been identified as a 16-year old male from Edmonds," the department said in a statement. "He was brought in by his mother and is in custody. He will be booked into jail for Murder."
Two groups had been in an "altercation" near the mall's food court, police said. Woods-Johnson had not been involved with either group and appeared to have been struck by a stray bullet, police said.A spokesperson for the mall's owner, Brookfield Properties, said the company was grateful to its security team and the police "for their quick response and leadership during this difficult time.
"We are completely devastated by the senseless, horrific tragedy that happened in our shopping center," the spokesperson said. "Our thoughts are with the victim's family and friends during this unimaginable time. In observance and respect for them and our entire community, Alderwood will remain closed today."
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