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19-Year-Old Charged in Brass Mill Center Shooting That Injured Five

Investigators are examining forensic evidence after Tajuan Washington was identified as the shooter

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Overview

  • Tajuan Washington, 19, surrendered to police and faces five counts of first-degree assault and multiple weapons violations on a $2 million bond.
  • Police say the shooting on Tuesday at around 4:40 p.m. stemmed from a personal conflict that escalated into gunfire inside the Brass Mill Center.
  • Evidence recovered at the scene, including a semi-automatic pistol, is under forensic analysis with assistance from the FBI and ATF.
  • Three of the five victims have been released from hospital and the remaining two continue to receive treatment in stable condition.
  • Officers locked down the mall for hours, sheltering patrons in place and conducting a store-by-store search during the multi-agency law enforcement response.