WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem police said an argument between two groups led to shots fired near the food court inside Hanes Mall on Monday. Two men were detained, but a third suspect got away, police said.
Officers were called to the mall shortly before 4 p.m. They found live ammunition and shell casings inside the lower level.
According to a release, surveillance video showed Jameel Zimmerman, 20, pulled out a gun and fired multiple rounds toward another group of men. Police said a man from the other group then fired back and both groups ran away from the mall. Police said no one was shot.
Officers saw Zimmerman and another man, Antonio Barnes, 21, running toward the Carolina Ale House, the release said. Barnes was arrested without incident and Zimmerman was arrested at the mall after a brief chase.
Zimmerman was charged with discharging a firearm within an enclosure to incite fear, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest. He was taken to jail and given a $15,000 bond.
Barnes was charged with resisting arrest.
Police haven't identified the man who shot back.
The mall was shut down as a result of the incident.
Hanes Mall spokesperson Sarah Kotelnicki released the following statement:
We take the concerns of the community very seriously. In addition to employing a full-time, third-party security provider, we maintain open lines of communication with the Winston-Salem Police Department and will continue to do so. We evaluate our security measures on an ongoing basis and make adjustments as necessary. The incident that occurred yesterday is still under investigation by WSPD and all questions about it should be directed to them.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700 or CrimeStoppers at 336-727-2800.