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According to Pineville Police, a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old have both been arrested in connection with the incident.
However, jail records from the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office confirm that the 17-year-old suspect has since turned 18 and has been identified as Hezekiah Sahfique Anderson. He was booked into Mecklenburg County Jail and released after posting a $50,000 bond on Thursday.
The charges against Anderson include:
- Assault with a deadly weapon, inflicting serious injury
- Robbery with a dangerous weapon
- Conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon
- Possession of a firearm by a minor
- Discharging a firearm within city limits
The second suspect, a 16-year-old, is facing:
- Robbery with a dangerous weapon
- Conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon
The incident happened just before 6:45 p.m. on July 11 in the parking lot near the mall’s food court and Barnes & Noble.
A Pineville officer nearby heard a gunshot and responded, finding a victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. The officer used a tourniquet to help control the bleeding before medics arrived. The victim was taken to the hospital and is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.
The Pineville Police Department said it’s not looking for any additional suspects.
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