Criminal acts in large public places are becoming more and more common lately. These incidents have officials working to find ways to target these criminals and keep the public safe. The suspect in a recent incident has finally been caught. According to CNN, the suspect in a Washington mall shooting has been apprehended by the police. This news comes as somewhat of a relief to residents of the area.
The initial news of the shooting arose earlier this week. CNN reported that the mall shooting took place in Washington state, just outside of Seattle. The shooter opened fire, and the incident led to five fatalities as well as several injuries. Witnesses at the scene of the crime identified the shooter as a ‘Hispanic man wearing grey.’ Officials had also been advising people to steer clear of the major roads surrounding the shopping area that had been attacked.
Some new evidence arose that led to the arrest of the suspect. CNN is also reporting that authorities were able to obtain some video footage that helps themapprehendd a suspect. The footage taken was grainy, but a man in grey can clearly be seen carrying a gun throughout the mall. While authorities are still struggling to gain all of the information and evidence they need to convict anyone, the case is still ongoing. Much of the time initially after the shooting was spent gathering as much physical evidence as possible, and police are hoping this will help bring the case to a full conclusion.
Public shootings that lead to the deaths of innocent people are concerning for the United States as well as the world. If places like shopping malls and movie theaters are no longer safe, the people of the world will be afraid to safely travel anywhere in the world. As the story continues, it will be interesting to see how this case will conclude.