Police investigate deadly shooting in Arundel Mills Mall parking lot
BALTIMORE-- A man died after he was found shot in the parking lot of Arundel Mills Mall Friday night, according to Anne Arundel County Police.
Officers responded around 9:30 p.m. to the mall area in the 7000 block of Arundel Mills Circle in Hanover for reports of a shooting in the parking lot near the movie theater. A man was found with a gunshot wound to his upper torso, police said, and he died while on the way to the hospital.
Anne Arundel County Police say the investigation of this incident is ongoing.
@AACoPD officers on scene of a contact shooting. 7000 block Arundel Mills Cir., Hanover. Officers responded for an Adult Male suffering from a gunshot wound on the parking lot. Investigators on scene. Victim has been transported to an area hospital for treatment. Investigation on… pic.twitter.com/R02ptHLcLk
— Anne Arundel County Police Department (@AACOPD) September 14, 2024
The department has not identified a suspect at this time. Police said the shooting appeared to be targeted.
Youth supervision policy
Arundel Mills Mall recently implemented a youth supervision policy on Fridays and Saturdays following reports of dozens of assaults, thefts, robberies and disorderly conduct.
Without an adult 21 or older, unsupervised youth must leave the mall property by 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
"Arundel Mills is committed to providing a pleasant and family-friendly shopping environment for all guests," Simon Property Group said in a statement. "The (youth supervision) program is in response to feedback from the community and community leaders, as the center reinforces its commitment to the community to provide a pleasant, family-friendly shopping environment."