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.
Crime
Victim Killed in Northwest Side Phone Repair Store Shooting Identified as 35-Year-Old Cody Bell
San Antonio police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a phone repair store on the Northwest Side, resulting in the deaths of two men.
The incident took place around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the 11800 block of Bandera Road, near Loop 1604.
According to authorities, the altercation began when a customer, dissatisfied with the repair service, engaged in a verbal dispute with an employee.
As the confrontation escalated, it turned physical.
At one point, police said the customer produced a firearm and shot the employee.
In response, a second employee retrieved his own firearm and shot the customer.
Both the initial victim and the customer sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead.
The employee who was killed has been identified as 35-year-old Cody Bell.
The second employee involved in the shooting is cooperating with investigators and is not currently facing charges, police confirmed.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities review evidence and statements to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.