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Palm Beach Gardens Man Indicted on Weapons Charge in Connection to Mall Shooting

A West Palm Beach man has been formally indicted by a federal grand jury on a weapons charge related to the Valentine’s Day shooting at The Gardens Mall, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Kemarcio Antonio Mitchell, 28, faces charges of unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. He was arrested on Feb. 16, two days after an altercation that led to gunfire at the mall in north Palm Beach County.

Arrest and Allegations

During a news conference, Palm Beach Gardens police announced Mitchell’s arrest and identified Devon Jamal Graham, 28, of Riviera Beach, as the suspected shooter. The altercation between the men on an escalator near P.F. Chang’s at the mall ended with Mitchell being shot and Graham fleeing the scene. Mitchell was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach.

Investigation Details

Surveillance-camera footage showed Mitchell discarding a handgun in the parking lot before fleeing. The investigation revealed that the firearm was loaded and had crossed state lines. Both Mitchell and Graham have gang affiliations and extensive criminal histories, according to law enforcement records.

Legal Proceedings

Mitchell appeared in court and was assigned a public defender. If convicted, he faces 15 years to life in prison. Graham, who faces state charges for possessing a firearm and fleeing and eluding, pleaded not guilty and is awaiting a court appearance in March.

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