On two separate occasions, two teenage girls were shot during a carnival held in the parking lot of North Point Mall in Alpharetta, Georgia. The first incident occurred on 7 June, while the second took place on 14 July. In both situations, the shooter fled the scene and is reportedly still on the run.
The first incident happened at around 7pm, which caused people to panic and run for cover. Emergency services rushed to the scene after receiving a call about shots being fired. Both girls were immediately transported to the hospital, one via airlift and the other by ambulance. Unfortunately, as of the writing of this article, there is no update on their conditions. The shooter is described only as a young adult man, and the incident is being treated as an isolated one. The Alpharetta Police Lt. David Freeman stated that they do not know what led up to the firearm going off. Furthermore, it is unclear whether the carnival will continue after the attack.
The second incident occurred on 14 July, just a month after the first incident. The authorities received a call reporting shots fired at the mall, and police officers promptly responded. Unlike the first incident, the police reportedly found a handgun at the scene, which leads them to believe that they are dealing with a deliberate attack. Although the severity of the girls’ injuries is still unknown, they were taken to the hospital immediately. Detectives have a vague description of the shooter, and no arrests have been made.
In both incidents, the victims were teenage girls. The shooter has remained at large, and police are still investigating the cases. It is unknown whether the shootings are linked or if they are isolated incidents that happened to occur at the same Carnival venue. Nevertheless, the locals are apprehensive about the safety of the area, particularly concerning the carnival, which attracts large crowds.
In conclusion, the two incidents were tragic, and the fact that they occurred in such a public space is alarming. While it is reassuring that the authorities are treating the incidents as isolated, the community demands more protection in such spaces, especially during public events. The North Point Mall has not issued any statement about the matter, but the public has requested more security and safety measures to prevent such events from recurring.
