Arrest made in December shooting outside Citadel Mall
UPDATE: A juvenile is now under arrest for a shooting back in December outside the Citadel Mall that left three people injured.
According to a statement released Tuesday, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for the juvenile male shortly after the incident on December 18, but didn’t find him until Monday.
Detectives with the Fugitive Unit took him into custody at a residence in Colorado Springs.
The suspect was later booked into the Spring Creek Youth Services Center on charges of Attempted First Degree Murder and First Degree Assault.
Due to his age, his name was not released.
PREVIOUS STORY: Three people were shot in a drive-by shooting outside the Citadel Mall back on December 18.
Police initially said two people had been shot but police discovered there was a third victim, a juvenile. He went to the hospital for treatment the following day and was treated and released.
Police also said there is another juvenile victim, a female who was not hit by gunfire but is considered a victim in this investigation.
Lt. Howard Black, public information officer says the people involved in this shooting appear to know each other, and as right now is not gang-related. “We might have individuals who claim to be gang members who are involved in personal disputes or other events outside of a gang activity,” Black says.
He continues, “this is something that could have happened anywhere,” explaining the Citadel Mall or its customers were not the targets.
The shopping center reopened at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. Jill Lais, marketing director for the mall said, “unfortunately shopping centers aren’t immune to the issues we have in society and sometimes random acts happen and that’s exactly what happened yesterday.”
Police are still looking for those responsible for the shooting. If anyone has information or witnessed the shooting is asked to call police at (719) 444-7000.
Previous Story
Colorado Springs police say a shooting happened near the Citadel Mall Tuesday afternoon.
CSPD says two victims were taken to the hospital. We’re told two those two victims are both adult males that are in critical, but stable condition. One of those victims was found outside the mall and another was found inside the mall with injuries.
Emergency dispatch traffic indicates the shooting may have happened outside the Hooters restaurant.
Police say one of the entrances near the Citadel Mall and the mall parking lot are being closed off while investigators gather clues.
Parts of the mall were evacuated during the incident, while others were placed on lockdown until the scene was safe. They do not believe the area is a threat to the public at this time.
Authorities believe the suspect fled the scene in a red colored vehicle.
Lt. Black says he expects the scene and mall to be closed for several hours after the incident, but hopes to have it reopened by Wednesday.
The Citadel Mall has decided to stay closed. They will reopen tomorrow morning at 9:00AM. CSPD will be clearing the scene within the hour. CSPD and Mall Management appreciates our community and your patience. https://t.co/Vwdws62gUV
— Springs Police (@CSPDPIO) December 18, 2018 This continues to be an active scene. Two GSW victims. The Citadel Mall will be closed until further notice. Please avoid the area. https://t.co/thx7X5NfJ8
— Springs Police (@CSPDPIO) December 18, 2018
This is the second shooting outside the mall in less than two weeks. However, it’s not likely that they’re connected.
This is still a developing story. Check back to this article for any updates.
