15-Year-Old Boy Dies in Shooting Outside of Twin Cities Area Mall, Suspect Arrested

Blaine, MN (KROC-AM News)- A teenage boy was shot and killed outside of a Twin Cities area mall Friday afternoon. 

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That’s according to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities identified the young victim over the weekend. 

They also announced an arrest in connection with the deadly shooting. 

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Teen Boy Shot & Killed Outside of Twin Cities Mall, One Suspect in Custody

First responders were dispatched to report of shots fired at the Northtown Mall in Blaine shortly before 5:15 p.m. Friday. Upon arrival emergency personnel located a male suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. 

The teenager was given life-saving care at the scene and transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office says. 

Officials identified the fatal shooting victim as 15-year-old Sudais Abdi Omar of Brooklyn Park. 

Authorities said three males were seen fleeing from the mall shooting. Law enforcement captured one of the individuals. He is identified as 20-year-old Ayub Abdullahi Mohamed. 

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office says he is being held on suspicion of Aiding an Offender and has not yet been formally charged. A description of the two other suspects is not available. 

Law enforcement has not announced any additional arrests as of Monday morning. Officials say there is not a reason to believe the suspects pose a risk to the general public. 

Authorities are continuing to investigate the shooting.