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.
Woodbine, KY – Authorities in Whitley County have charged a man with murder following the fatal shooting of his brother-in-law at a residence in Woodbine.
On Saturday, police responded to a distress call from a woman reporting that her brother, John Lang, 34, had shot and killed her husband, Richard Willoughby, 43, of Lexington.
The incident occurred at Lang’s home, located at 938 East Highway 6 in Woodbine. Upon arrival, officers discovered Willoughby deceased on the kitchen floor.
A handgun, a spent shell casing, and a spent projectile were located at the scene, according to investigators.
Witnesses indicated that the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation between Lang and Willoughby. The exact nature of the argument and what escalated it to violence remain under investigation.
John Lang was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Whitley County Detention Center. He has been charged with murder and is currently being held on a $1 million bond, according to court records.
Police have not released additional details about the events leading up to the shooting. The case is being actively investigated, and further updates are expected as authorities piece together the circumstances of the tragedy.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department.