Christiana Mall shooting: What we know
NEWARK, Del. (CBS) -- Three people were shot at the Christiana Mall in Delaware Saturday night, police said.
The shooting happened just before 6:45 p.m. and in the food court of the mall.
Here's what we know so far:
Where is the Christiana Mall?
The Christiana Mall is located in northern New Castle County in Newark, Delaware, 40 miles southwest of Philadelphia.
It's the largest shopping mall in the state of Delaware.
What led up to the shooting?
Police said the shooting wasn't a random act.
Authorities said three male suspects confronted an 18-year-old male as he was leaving the food court. The three suspects began assaulting the 18-year-old, according to police.
Police said two of the victim's friends joined the altercation and began fighting with the suspects.
During the fight, one suspect pulled a handgun from waistband and began firing multiple rounds, authorities said. The 18-year-old and his friend, a 16-year-old male, were both struck by three rounds in the torso and lower extremities.
The third person shot, another 18-year-old male, was standing on the sidewalk outside of the entrance when he was hit by one round in the lower extremity, according to police.
Police said the suspects then fled the scene.
What condition are the victims in?
The three people shot were transported to a local hospital and placed in stable condition, police said.
Authorities said five other people were injured during the incident, but they weren't shot. They were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment with various injuries.
Who fired the shots?
Police are searching for three suspects in connection to the shooting.
They suspects were described as "late teens" by police and were wearing all black clothing during the incident.
According to police, one suspect pulled out a firearm from his waistband during a fight in the food court and began firing shots.
Is there still a threat to the public?
Police said after sweeping the mall, there was no threat to the public
When will the mall reopen?
The mall reopened Monday, April 10.
Reaction from shoppers
Elle Saulsbury, who was in the mall during the shooting, said it was so chaotic inside, but she's thankful she made it out safely.
"We just saw everybody running and eventually the fire alarm got pulled and we weren't sure what was going on," Saulsbury said. "So we just decide to run with the crowd."
One of those shoppers was CBS Baltimore's Kristy Breslin, a traffic reporter at the station. She was the mall with family when gunshots rang out.
Breslin said and her family members were "absolutely terrified" as they waited for information about the shooter. The family was able to reunite roughly 75 minutes after the shooting began, she said.
"I don't think I've ever hugged my kids so tight in my entire life, and I don't think I've ever been so scared," she said. "And, you know, you just never think it's going to happen to you."
