LAKELAND, Fla. – One man is behind bars in connection with the shooting at the Lakeland Square mall.
Police say 18-year-old Ariel Scott is charged with attempted murder, shooting in an occupied dwelling and carrying a concealed firearm. Three other suspects are still at large.
His first court appearance will be Thursday.
Shots were fired Tuesday afternoon inside the mall near the food court area. Police say Scott and the other suspects were seen running from the scene. Police have not determined a motive for the shooting.
The victim, 18-year-old Andre Maurice Warner, was taken to a hospital where he's in stable condition. He was the only person injured in the shooting.
Meanwhile, authorities are looking over surveillance footage to get more information for their investigation.
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