Crime & Safety

Man, 19, Injured In Outlet Mall Shooting In Orange; Suspect At Large

The shooting was reported at about 9 p.m. Friday at The Outlets at Orange.

Authorities sought the public's help Sunday in identifying and locating a man they believe wounded another man during a shooting at an open-air outlet mall in Orange.
Authorities sought the public's help Sunday in identifying and locating a man they believe wounded another man during a shooting at an open-air outlet mall in Orange. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

ORANGE, CA — Authorities sought the public's help Sunday in identifying and locating a man they believe wounded another man during a shooting at an open-air outlet mall in Orange.

Officers responded at about 9 p.m. Friday to a "shots fired" call at The Outlets at Orange, located at 20 City Boulevard West. A group of men who appeared to know each other were involved in an altercation, the Orange Police Department reported.

"One male shot at a male adult, striking him once in the leg," police said. "The suspect, who was described as a male Hispanic wearing gray sweat pants and a black long sleeve shirt, fled the scene."

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The victim's friends drove him to a hospital where he was listed in stable condition. He was not identified by name but authorities told the Orange County Register that he was 19-years-old.

Police urged anyone with information about the shooting to call them at 714-744-7444 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-847-6227.

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