Sangertown Square Mall shooter arrested, police say shooting targeted

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Sangertown Square Mall shooter arrested, police say shooting targeted

The Sangertown Square Mall shooter has been arrested, and law enforcement says it was likely a targeted attack.

On March 1, at about 12:45 p.m., the New Hartford Police Department responded to Sangertown Square Mall for a reported shooting.

Upon arrival, New Hartford Police Officers entered the mall to address a potential active shooter incident and while doing so, located one male victim who suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

Police stand outside Sangertown Square Mall after a shooting incident on Saturday.

Sangertown Square Mall Security Personnel had begun providing medical aid to the shooting victim, as New Hartford police officers began to assist.

Additional officers continued to search for suspects, other victims and canvas for evidence.

The male victim was transported to Wynn hospital by Edwards Ambulance for treatment. An incident command post was established and those inside the mall were instructed to shelter in place.

The Metro SWAT Team, comprised of members of the Utica Police Department, New Hartford Police Department and Oneida County Sheriff’s Office conducted a systematic sweep and evacuation of the mall. New Hartford police confirm that early on in the investigation it was determined by New Hartford Police Command Staff that there was a single targeted victim and single suspect responsible.

Malachi Wynder, 20, of Rome, was arrested after being located and as a result of warrants executed by The METRO SWAT Team, which is comprised of members of The Utica Police, New Hartford Police, and The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, according to a statement from the New Hartford Police Department.

Wynder was charged with attempted *******, first-degree reckless endangerment, and second-class criminal possession of a loaded firearm.

He was transported to The New Hartford Police Department, processed on the above charges then brought to The Oneida County Jail to be held for arraignment in Oneida County Centralized Arraignment Part Court. Additional charges may be filed as part of this case.

Pyramid Management Group, the owner of Sangertown Square, released a statement from its CEO, Stephen Congel, on Sunday.

“Pyramid Management Group is pleased to know that the New Hartford Police Department has made an arrest in [Saturday’s] unfortunate incident at Sangertown Square,” Congel said in his statement. “I’d like to personally thank all law enforcement involved — New Hartford Police, METRO SWAT, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Utica Police, and New York State Police — for their tireless efforts in quickly arresting the subject.”

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“This was in fact an isolated incident amongst two known individuals,” he continued. “We will continue to work with our local law enforcement partners to ensure that Sangertown Square remains a safe environment for our guests and tenants. The center will be open today at normal hours.”

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