Crime
15-year-old Joel Bradford injured in shooting outside Mall of Georgia, 18-year-old Khaden Williams arrested and charged
Authorities have identified 18-year-old Khaden Williams, a DeKalb County resident, as the suspect in a Saturday night shooting at the Mall of Georgia in Buford.
The incident left a 15-year-old boy Joel Bradford injured and receiving treatment at a local hospital. His current condition remains undisclosed.
The shooting occurred just after the mall closed, around 9:30 p.m., according to the Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD). An officer working security detail at the mall heard gunfire and immediately responded to the scene.
Officials reported that Williams attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended. He has since been charged with aggravated assault.
The injured teenager was transported to a nearby hospital for medical care.
Detectives are actively investigating the incident. Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) teams are processing evidence at the scene, and investigators are working to locate witnesses who may have seen or heard the shooting.
One individual was transported to police headquarters for questioning in connection to the case.
The GCPD is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Individuals can contact GCPD detectives at (770) 513-5300.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through:
- Crime Stoppers Atlanta: Call (404) 577-TIPS (8477)
- Online: Visit StopCrimeATL.com
Authorities are continuing to work diligently to piece together the events leading up to the shooting and ensure justice is served.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.