According to officials, the shooting stemmed from a fight inside the mall near the entrance of the food court.
Christiana Mall shooting: Police seek 3 teen suspects after fight ends with 3 shot, 5 others injured
Authorities in Delaware believe a fight lead to a shooting inside Christiana Mall over the weekend, leaving three shot and five injured. FOX 29's Kelly Rule spoke to people who were inside the mall when the chaos erupted.Delaware State Police say a teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with a violent shooting that sent shoppers running for safety at the Christiana Mall earlier this month.
Authorities say the incident occurred on April 8 at 6:43 p.m. at the food court entrance to the mall. Troopers say an investigation revealed three male suspects began physically assaulting an 18-year-old as he was leaving the food court. The 18-year-old's two friends jumped into the physical altercation, leading to a large fight inside, officials say.
According to officials, one suspect took out a handgun and fired multiple rounds, striking the 18-year-old and one of his 16-year-old friends multiple times in the torso and lower body. An 18-year-old standing on the sidewalk outside the mall was also struck by gunfire, police say.
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