A teenage boy faces a long list of gun charges after an incident at Tysons Corner Center mall in Virginia. Police in Fairfax County chased who they believed were three men — wanted for questioning in a robbery in Arlington County — throughout parts of the mall on Sunday night.
One man got away, while two others were arrested. Of the two arrested was a 16-year-old boy from Centreville. He is facing multiple charges including possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of a stolen firearm, obstruction of justice, possession of a concealed weapon and possession of a firearm by a person underage.
UPDATE: Tysons Urban Team officers charged a 16-year-old teen from Centreville after yesterday’s arrest at the Tysons Corner Center. Officers continue to work with @ArlingtonVaPD & assist with their investigation. pic.twitter.com/CPei0BvFKm
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) December 19, 2022
His name will not be released to the public to ensure his safety as a minor, police said. The chase prompted a scare of a possible shooting inside the mall, with shoppers running for the exits and posting on social media that there was a shooting. No shots were ever fired.
We can confirm there were NO shots fired at Tysons Corner Center. We have numerous officers on the scene for a separate investigation. pic.twitter.com/VGujUgI1da
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) December 19, 2022
