The 16-year-old boy arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old girl inside Alderwood mall was released from custody.
Lynnwood police and South County Fire respond to Alderwood mall on July 3, 2024, for the deadly shooting of a 13-year-old girl .
The teen from Edmonds was being held on $500,000 bond and was slated to appear in court Friday. He will no longer appear, the court said. The teen was arrested following an altercation between two groups of people at Alderwood mall in Lynnwood. He allegedly pulled out a gun and fired at a group.who was not connected to either group, police said. Johnson was taken to a nearby hospital where she later died from her injuries.
"Our Brier Terrace Middle School and Edmonds School District community experienced a heartbreaking loss on Wednesday evening when Jayda Woods-Johnson, a rising 8th grader, was tragically killed in a shooting at Alderwood Mall," the Edmonds School District said via statement. "We will have counselors available at Brier Terrace today, Friday, July 5, and Monday, July 8 from 10 am - 2 pm each day for any students who need additional support.
"Our hearts go out to Jayda’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. Please know that we stand with you in grief and sorrow."
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