Crime & Safety
2 Sought By Police In Palm Beach Mall Shooting That Injured 1
Authorities said they are searching for two people of interest in connection with The Gardens Mall shooting that injured one person.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL — Authorities are searching for two people of interest in a targeted mall shooting that injured a person, the Florida Highway Patrol said Thursday.
The shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the west area of The Gardens Mall, which was subsequently placed on lockdown. The FHP said the person's injury was non-threatening.
Authorities are seeking information that will identify two Black males, ages unknown, who they consider persons of interest.
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One of the males wore a purple hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans, while the second male wore blue jeans and a green long-sleeve shirt with a multicolored design on the front, the FHP said.
The shooting was targeted - not a random act or an active shooter incident, the FHP said. A motive is unknown.
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The mall and surrounding businesses remain open, the FHP said.
Authorities ask anyone with information on the case to call the Palm Beach Gardens Police, (561) 799-4445.
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