Gabriel Davis, who is also being pursued as an accessory after the fact to a felony, was out on a personal recognizance bond at the time of the incident.

Sheriff Leon Lott expressed concern over the criminal justice system, noting that Davis had received a personal recognizance bond despite prior offenses.

The incident caused panic among shoppers, as evidenced by videos showing a mother shielding her child from the bullets.

Three additional suspects are still being sought, including 19-year-old Kyron Richardson and 18-year-old Ja’barree Cornelius, both wanted for attempted murder.

In addition to the arrests of Edmonds and her son, 18-year-old Grant Rawls was charged with breach of peace of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a stolen firearm.

Sheriff Lott vowed to find the remaining suspects, stating, 'Whatever rock they are hiding under, we're going to find them.'

Authorities arrested a mother and her 16-year-old son following a shooting incident at Columbia Place Mall in South Carolina on April 2, 2025, which left one person injured.

Richland County Sheriff's Department responded to the mall shooting, where one victim was found and transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound.

The 16-year-old son has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.

The mother, Erika Edmonds, 37, faces charges of obstruction of justice and contributing to the delinquency of a minor for providing false information about her son's involvement.

Surveillance footage captured a woman using a stroller to shield her baby from the gunfire, illustrating the chaos that ensued during the shooting.

During a press conference, Sheriff Lott criticized the reckless behavior of the shooters, noting that at least 25 shots were fired during the exchange.