BRANDON, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect in a shooting that occurred outside the Westfield Brandon Mall on Friday is in custody.
According to a release from the sheriff’s office, an altercation between 19-year-old Quran Deandre Johnson and another man started inside the mall near a kiosk and spilled outside Friday afternoon around 4:13 p.m.
The two took the argument outside where Johnson pulled out a gun and shot the other man.
The victim was rushed to Tampa General Hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
Deputies said Johnson took off after shooting the other man. He was arrested on Saturday while driving a stolen car, authorities said. He's charged with attempted second-degree murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and simple battery.
"Violence is never the answer, it is a senseless act that not only puts the involved parties in danger but also the lives of others, especially in a very public place like a mall," said Sheriff Chad Chronister.
Crime scene could be seen outside the Food Court entrance of the mall when ABC Action News crews arrived.
Detectives believe Johnson and the victim are known to each other. There is no threat to the public.
