North Point Mall Shooting: Warrants Issued For Juvenile Suspect

ALPHARETTA, GA — Arrest warrants were issued Thursday night for a juvenile suspect accused in the accidental shooting that injured two people at the North Point Mall carnival Wednesday night, authorities said.

The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety said Friday the suspect is wanted on charges of second-degree cruelty to children, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, two counts of reckless conduct, possession of a firearm by a person under the age of 18 and tampering with evidence.

The suspect's name is being withheld due to his age, authorities said.

During the night of the shooting, police said the suspect ran from the scene. A handgun was recovered in the area, police said.

"We are able to confirm that he and the two victims have known relationships, which is why we consider this to be an isolated incident that does not represent a threat to other Alpharetta citizens or visitors," authorities said in a statement. "We would like to thank the residents of Alpharetta for your patience and confidence as our police officers and detectives continue their investigation and ultimately arrest the suspect."