13-Year-Old Bystander Fatally Shot in Washington Mall Altercation

Suspect, 16, turned in by mother; police continue search for weapon used in the incident

Jayda Woods Johnson, 13, was hit by a stray bullet during a fight between two groups of teenagers at Alderwood Mall.
The suspect, a 16-year-old boy from Edmonds, was turned in to police by his mother and will face murder charges.
The shooting took place in the mall's food court, leading to a temporary lockdown of the premises.
Police have not yet recovered the firearm used and are investigating whether the altercation was gang-related.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence, recently declared a public health crisis by the U.S. Surgeon General.