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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — New details emerged in the shooting at the Triangle Town Center mall last month when the teenager accused of opening firing made his first appearance in Wake County court Tuesday.
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Marcus Stephon Neal III, 18, was arrested on Monday in connection with the April 17 shooting that left three people hurt, according to the Raleigh Police Department.
According to Raleigh police, Neal is charged with three counts of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, a felony offense. He is also facing two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, carrying a concealed gun, and discharging a weapon within city limits, all misdemeanors.
Police said they also filed juvenile petitions against three juveniles for misdemeanor rioting and misdemeanor assault.
According to Raleigh police, the three juveniles are suspected of going to the Triangle Town Center on April 17 to attack a 20-year employee. A fight between the juveniles and the employee ensued, leading to the employee drawing a gun.
Neal, who was not involved in the initial fight, also pulled out a gun and opened fire.
The three people who were shot included the 20-year-old employee. All were treated for their injuries.
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During Neal’s court appearance on Tuesday, his attorney said Neal was the employee’s friend and was trying to help him. But the judge took issue with this information.
“What bond do you think is appropriate for someone who walks into a mall and shoots three people?” the judge asked Neal’s attorney.
“We might have a dead person on our hands otherwise,” the attorney replied.
“Are you disputing [Neal] produced a firearm and shot multiple people?” the judge asked.
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The judge stated no bond was appropriate because Neal was not involved in the original fight.
Records show Neal is scheduled to return to Wake County court on June 2. If convicted on the felony charges, he could face more than 20 years in prison.
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Police said the investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.