Police release details on Wisconsin mall shooting arrests
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) - Police are filling in more details about arrests made in connection with a shooting at a Wisconsin mall last week.
Wauwatosa officers announced Saturday officers had arrested a 15-year-old boy they believe was the shooter and several more people.
Sgt. Abby Pavlik said in an email to media outlets Monday that the boy was arrested during a traffic stop in Milwaukee and the suspected weapon in the mall shooting was recovered from the vehicle.
A passenger in the vehicle was also arrested.
A third person believed to be involved in the incident was also arrested but Pavlik didn’t include any details.
Investigators don’t know if the shooting was gang-related but are working with prosecutors on potential charges.
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