At approximately 3:20 PM on Friday, June 16th, Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the parking lot of Western Hills Mall, in Fairfield, on reports of a person who had been shot. Upon arrival, deputies encountered a 16-year-old male who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel.
According to reports, the victim was approached by 3 males wearing masks, as he was walking through the parking lot of the mall. The males opened fire on the victim. The suspects then fled the scene in a dark colored sedan. There are currently no suspects in custody.
Detectives from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are conducting an investigation into the shooting. If you have any information regarding this shooting, you may call Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777 or the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450, option 2.