A shooting at the Glenbrook Square Mall in Fort Wayne, Indiana, resulted in the injury of one person, Jacob Williams. One suspect, 22-year-old Brandon D. Key Jr., has been arrested and charged with felony criminal recklessness, intimidation, and misdemeanor resisting law enforcement. The second suspect remains at large.
According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, the shooting occurred in the food court of the mall. Two men were armed with guns, and one of them opened fire, hitting Jacob Williams in the lower body. Another person sustained a possible fracture during the ensuing panic. Both victims are in non-life-threatening condition and were transported to a local hospital.
The police responded promptly to the scene, and several officers from various agencies, medics, and the Fort Wayne Fire Department were involved in clearing the mall. The mall was closed for the remainder of the day, and an emergency alert was issued, asking people to avoid the area.
The police are seeking information about the shooting and are urging anyone with knowledge to contact them at 260-427-1201, Crime Stoppers of Fort Wayne at 260-436-7867, or use the free “P3 Tips” app.
Brandon D. Key Jr. was arrested moments after the shooting and was seen being taken into custody near Dan’s Porch and Patio near the mall. The second suspect is still at large, and the police are working to identify and apprehend them.
This incident marks the third shooting at the mall in the last year, with previous incidents occurring on July 8, 2023, and September 1, 2023. The police are working to determine the motives behind the shooting and are reviewing surveillance footage to gather more information.
The community is concerned about the safety of the mall, and the police are taking steps to increase security measures. The mall management has been working with the police to get more officers working security during peak hours.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to apprehend the second suspect. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
