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Suspect identified in Sugarloaf Mills shooting
Gwinnett County Police have identified the gunman in a shooting at Sugarloaf Mills mall last month. Ethan Dumas has been charged with multiple charges including three counts of aggravated assault, criminal damage to property in the first degree.
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett County police have identified a suspect in connection with a shooting that took place at Sugarloaf Mills Mall last month.
The shooting happened the night of Aug. 5. Officers working at the mall heard a few gunshots and multiple officers responded as patrons were fleeing from the mall and calling 911 about a possible active shooter. Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident.
Authorities say there was an argument between two possible suspects and an employee at a shoe kiosk inside the mall. The argument turned physical and one or both possible suspects fired at the employee.
Police had released photos and video of two possible suspects on Aug. 10.
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Sugarloaf Mills Mall shooting causes chaos
Reports of shots fired sent crowds running at the Sugarloaf Mills Mall Saturday evening. FOX 5 spoke to some of the witnesses who said they heard multiple gunshots.
On Friday, detectives announced they had obtained warrants for 20-year-old Ethan Dumas, of Decatur, on charges of aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, terroristic threats and acts, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and reckless conduct.
Dumas’ location is currently unknown.
Ethan Dumas, 20, of Decatur (Gwinnett County Police Department)
He is described as a Black male, 5 feet and 11 inches tall, and weighing 170 pounds. Authorities say he no longer has dreadlocks.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Gwinnett Detectives at 770-513-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.