The Philly DA's office has named a suspect expected to be charged with aggravated assault in yesterday's shooting at a Center City mall.
Philadelphia Police Inspector DF Pace said the incident could have been worse.
"It looks like at the time that the gun was fired, that the magazine somehow fell out of gun, and the shooter was unable to fire the weapon any further because there was no source of ammunition," Pace told NBC10. Police in the area heard the shot fired, Pace said. When they arrived, they found a bullet casing and the gun magazine, but not a handgun.From witness information and video footage, officers were able to get a description of a suspect, Pace said.On Wednesday, the Office of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced plans to charge Samir Smith, a.k.a. Mahkay Goldsmith, with aggravated assault and weapons charges.
"My office thanks Philadelphia Police officers for their quick apprehension of this defendant," Krasner said. "The events for which Samir Smith is alleged to be responsible created panic among workers and bystanders in and around a busy shopping center."The Fashion District closed early Tuesday night, but planned to reopen at regular time Wednesday.There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia.
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