One arrested in Wheaton mall shooting

WHEATON, Md. - One gunman has been arrested while another is still on the loose after a shooting at Wheaton Westfield Mall the night before Christmas Eve.

Montgomery County Police tell WTOP the shooting took place outside the mall near the Macy's entrance after an altercation around 5 p.m. between two groups of gang members. The gunmen then fled through the department store, and left the weapons in a dressing room. Police recovered the guns, and have since determined that they were stolen.

One of the alleged gang members was hit, but suffered non-life threatening injuries, while another member was hit by flying glass.

Two to three hours after the shooting, a 19-year-old male was arrested at the mall. At the time of his arrest, he was in possession of a handgun that was also stolen. Detectives believe he could be one of the shooters.

The remaining at-large shooter is described as a black male, with a medium complexion, 16 to 21 years of age, 5 feet, 8 inches tall, wearing a yellow and black jacket with a hood, tan pants, and white shoes.

The mall remained open with a large police presence in and around Macy's and the adjacent parking lot.

Police are still looking for another shooter and other suspects involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact Montgomery County Police at 240-773-5530 or 301-279-8000.

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