UPDATE, Sunday, 12:45 p.m.
Cobb Police said they’ve arrested Zaire Dhanoolal, 18, of Marietta, on two counts of aggravated assault, and Joweer Ponce, 19, also of Marietta, who’s charged with reckless conduct and carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.
Cobb Police spokeswoman Officer Sydney Melton said both have been taken to the Cobb Adult Detention Center.
She said the person who was shot, Ethan Green, 18, is being treated at WellStar Kennestone Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Melton said Anthony Ezell, 21, was a victim of aggravated assault because the suspect pointed a gun at him before firing at Green.
Police have not indicated a possible motive for the shooting but are continuing to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cobb County Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit at 770-499-3945
ORIGINAL POST:
Cobb Police said one person was shot at the food court at Cumberland Mall Saturday afternoon, prompting a temporary closing of the shopping center while they’re searching for a suspect.
Police said the victim was taken to a hospital but did not identify the person or disclose the severity of the injuries.
Police they were called at 1:18 p.m. and that out of an abundance of caution initial indications were that it was an active shooter situation, police said.
But police said when they arrived on the scene they determined there was no random shooting, which is what usually triggers an active shooter alert, and said that a dispute led to shots being fired.
The suspect fled the scene, and police did not have a description of the suspect or offer other details.
Law enforcement presence around the mall is heavy and motorists in the area are being asked to use alternate roads.
Updates to follow.
