13-year-old bystander killed in mall food court shooting, bystander killed in mall food court shooting.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A 16-year-old boy has been taken into custody for allegedly shooting a 13-year-old girl at a mall food court in Lynnwood, Washington. The tragic incident took place on Wednesday evening, sending shockwaves through the local community.
According to the Lynnwood Police Department, the shooting occurred following a confrontation between two groups of individuals. Tragically, the victim, identified as Jayda Woods-Johnson, was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire.
Deputy Chief Patrick Fagan of the Lynnwood police expressed his dismay at the senseless act of violence, stating, “I grew up in this area. I went to this mall, still frequent, so to have this kind of violence, senseless violence, here is upsetting.”
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Authorities believe that a group of older teenagers were involved in the altercation that led to the fatal shooting. Jayda, who was not associated with either group, was tragically caught up in the violence, highlighting the random and devastating nature of the incident.
Deputy Chief Fagan, visibly emotional, condemned the actions of the teenagers involved, stating, “It’s upsetting on a number of different levels. To have a totally innocent teenager hit is very upsetting. To have other teens engaged in this behavior on the eve of a national holiday is also upsetting.”
Following the shooting, chaos ensued, with the suspect initially managing to escape. The mall was placed on lockdown as law enforcement worked to secure the area and locate the perpetrator.
Amidst the confusion and fear, shoppers, many of them young, gathered outside the mall, seeking safety and answers in the wake of the tragic event.
In a surprising turn of events, the teenage suspect was later brought into a police station by his mother and voluntarily turned himself in. He now faces serious charges of murder in connection with the senseless killing of Jayda Woods-Johnson.
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