- A man was charged in connection to the
shooting at aSouth Carolina mall on Saturday. - Jewayne Price, 22, was charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol,
police said.
Police arrested a man in connection to the shooting at a South Carolina mall over the weekend, which authorities said left more than a dozen people injured.
Jewayne Price, 22, was charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol following the shooting at Columbiana Mall in Columbia, South Carolina, on Saturday afternoon, per the Columbia Police Department.
More charges for Price "may be forthcoming," police added.
Police said that two other men were taken into custody but later were released for having no involvement in the incident.
"After speaking with witnesses and reviewing surveillance video, CPD investigators believe that at least three suspects displayed firearms inside the mall," the press release said. "CPD is working to determine how many suspects discharged firearms, thus injuring multiple people."
Per the police department, there were no reported fatalities. Out of 14 victims — whose ages range from 15 to 73 — nine had gunshot wounds. The remaining five victims were injured during a stampede while trying to escape the mall seeking safety.
According to the press release, a 73-year-old woman is the only victim left receiving medical treatment in the hospital.
Police said preliminary ballistic evidence signifies that two weapons were "used by two suspects." In addition, one firearm was collected from the scene.
Law enforcement believes that the incident was "isolated" and resulted from "an ongoing conflict," the press release said.
"Our community is saddened by this senseless shooting and the pain it caused to innocent bystanders," city of Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann tweeted on Saturday. "Our focus is on getting them treatment right now and on being supportive of the multiple law enforcement agencies working together to bring these criminals to justice."