CLACKAMAS COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - An 18-year-old man was arrested Friday night for a shooting that injured a 15-year-old boy at the Clackamas Town Center, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.
Shortly before 3 p.m., deputies responded to the shooting in the mall parking lot on Southeast 82nd Avenue. They found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound in his hand, who was rushed to the hospital, where he is expected to recover, deputies said.
The suspect, identified as 18-year-old Pedro Anthony Cornejo-Morales of Gresham, ran from the scene but was found hiding behind a nearby building, according to deputies.
Shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday, Cornejo-Morales was charged with first and second-degree assault, second-degree attempted murder, and unlawful use of a weapon.
One shopper told FOX 12 that they were informed that they might have to wait two hours to access their car.
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CCSO says Friday's shooting is a reminder of The Clackamas Town Center shooting in 2012.
On December 11, 2012, Jacob Roberts opened fire inside the Clackamas Town Center. 3 people died, including the gunman, who took his own life. Several others were injured.
"We understand this is a very busy time of the year, especially here at the mall...it's definitely in the deputies' back of their minds when they respond to something like this," said CCSO PIO Ross Clemson.
The MAX Green Line was briefly disrupted due to the police activity.
Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside was on a brief lockdown.
The case is under investigation.
CCSO asks that anyone with information about this case contact the Sheriff's Office Tip Line by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form.