Police in Cobb County, Georgia say a woman was shot to death Monday, April 21 in the parking lot of the Cumberland Mall.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. A Woman Was Killed
BREAKING: Police search for gunman after shooting near Cumberland Mall. 1 victim rushed to hospital. #wsbtv pic.twitter.com/5jYzs0TRjU
— Ross Cavitt | WSB-TV (@RossCavittWSB) April 21, 2014
Multiple outlets reported Monday that one person was rushed to a local hospital after being shot. Fox 5 Atlanta reported Tuesday morning that both the suspect and victim have died.
WSB TV reported Tuesday morning that the victim is 55-year-old Violet Lambert.
BREAKING: Both the suspect and victim in Cumberland Mall shooting are dead. http://t.co/oQijhao8KR #fox5atl
— FOX 5 Atlanta (@FOX5Atlanta) April 22, 2014
2. The Suspect Is Dead
WSB reported Tuesday that the suspect, identified as 59-year-old Danny Wray Brown, was found dead in his home of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
3. It Happened Outside of Macy’s
BREAKING: Shooting at Cumberland Mall. The shooting occured in the parking lot in front of Macy’s, police are investigating the situation.
— Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) April 21, 2014
4. The Mall Twitter Account is Quiet
The magic begins when you step one foot inside of @Macys @CumberlandMall! Enjoy shopping for #spring!
— CumberlandMall (@CumberlandMall) April 21, 2014
The Cumberland Mall Twitter account has been quiet since the reported shooting. Ironically, the account’s last tweet was about how nice it was outside of Macy’s.
5. Police Were Securing the Area Monday
Shooting outside Cumberland Mall leaves one person injured. #allnews1067
#fox5atl pic.twitter.com/9zJYOr71jj
— Breanne Ahearn (@SoCalRadioGirl) April 21, 2014
Kaitlyn Ross of 11Live News reports that Macy’s was still open Monday afternoon and that police were interviewing shoppers.
Cobb PD Sgt says gunman also fired shots at male bystander who tried to help shooting victim. More at 5p on #Fox5atl pic.twitter.com/Vg5w7EV7G0
— Portia Bruner (@PortiaFOX5) April 21, 2014