GLENDALE, Ariz. — The teenager accused of instigating the argument inside Glendale’s Tanger Outlets that sparked a violent shootout is facing multiple felony charges.
Shoppers were forced to evacuate from the mall Wednesday afternoon after police say the 17-year-old traded gunfire with another teen in the crowded center plaza.
Both teens, an adult woman and a 4-year-old child were shot. The child remains in the hospital as of Saturday, but the three other people have since been released.
Court records show the other shooter, a 15-year-old boy, told police he confronted the 17-year-old at the mall over "social media disrespect."
During the confrontation, witnesses claim the 17-year-old pulled out a gun and started firing. The 15-year-old returned fire toward the other teen and children.
The 17-year-old allegedly told police he bought his handgun for $100, records show.
After being released from the hospital, police said the 17-year-old was immediately booked into a juvenile jail and has since been transferred to an adult facility.
Police did not identify him as he is a minor, but investigators called him the “primary aggressor” in the shooting.
The suspect faces the following charges:
- 4 counts of felony endangerment
- 2 counts of misconduct involving weapons
- Criminal Damage
He is being held on a $250,000 bond.
Last week's shooting caused at least $10,000 in damages to Tanger Outlets, records show.
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