Teen Accused of Mall Shooting | Washington DC News

A 17-year-old allegedly opened fire inside Westfield Wheaton Mall near a children’s play area, injuring a 13-year-old boy who caught a bullet in the leg—thankfully expected to recover. The suspect, Diego Rafael Tercios Avalos, was swiftly apprehended by a security guard and charged as an adult with attempted second-degree murder, though he remains in a juvenile facility. The judge deemed him a danger and denied bail. Motive remains unclear, and the firearm reportedly jammed, potentially limiting further harm. The incident underscores the dangers in public spaces and the critical role of quick intervention by security. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea567fe31d5ba301