COLUMBIA, S.C. — Authorities in South Carolina have arrested a third suspect in connection with a shooting that left 15 people hurt Saturday at a Columbia mall.
According to WPDE-TV and WIS-TV, Columbia police tweeted Thursday morning that Amari Sincere-Jamal Smith, 19, was arrested on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault and battery, and unlawfully carrying a pistol.
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The update came three days after police arrested Marquise Love Robinson, 20, on the same charges in connection with the shooting, which occurred about 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Columbiana Centre. At least nine people were injured by gunfire, while six others were hurt while trying to flee the mall, The Associated Press previously reported.
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On Sunday, police also arrested Jewayne M. Price, 22, on a charge of unlawfully carrying a pistol. His charges were later amended to include attempted murder and aggravated assault and battery, the AP reported Monday.
A judge denied bond for Robinson and Price on Tuesday, WIS-TV reported. Smith’s bond hearing is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, according to WPDE-TV.