Overview
- A 16-year-old was shot inside what police believe was a Wireless+ store at Jackson Square Mall and later died at hospital.
- Investigators have identified a 14-year-old as the prime suspect and are seeking court approval to release his name as they pursue a second-degree murder charge.
- A second suspect remains at large after both suspects fled the mall on foot heading east toward James Street.
- Police say video shows a brief interaction near King Street West and Hess that continued into the mall before the shooting, which they consider targeted.
- Detectives report multiple shots fired with at least one long gun during a busy period, and the mayor urged stronger action to keep illegal firearms out of communities.