Chandler Police have apprehended three individuals following a distressing scene involving firearms at the acclaimed Chandler Fashion Center, as confirmed by reports from FOX 10 Phoenix. The incident, which unfolded in the vicinity of the mall’s food court on January 5, saw two men reportedly brandishing guns at a third party, escalating tensions and causing alarm among shoppers.
The response from local law enforcement was prompt, with officers arriving at the scene around 8:45 p.m. to find the trio embroiled in conflict within a retail outlet. The suspects, identified as 22-year-old Jeremiah Bagby and 19-year-old Jalen Bails-Bacchus, were detained at the site, each found to be armed, according to the police. Both men are now facing a litany of charges which include aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, concealing a deadly weapon, and, following a subsequent search, possession of a suspected dangerous drug.
In a narrative provided by Chandler Police spokesperson Ryan Cody, he details the altercation, stating, “During this altercation is when the two younger adults pulled out guns and pointed them at Lathrop,” adding, “They then followed Lathrop into the food court area while yelling threats and pointing their weapons at the back of his head.” This unsettling spectacle prompted onlookers to swiftly contact authorities and report the grave situation, as FOX 10 Phoenix learned…