A Gun Went Off in the Franklin Park Mall Food Court — Now a 16-Year-Old Faces Felony Charges
A gun went off in the food court at Franklin Park Mall on Tuesday evening, injuring two teenagers — and the 16-year-old accused of firing it now faces felony charges.
The shooting happened around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the food court at Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St., Toledo. The mall went under lockdown.
A 16-year-old boy accidentally shot himself, and a bullet ricocheted and struck a 15-year-old girl. Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz.
Toledo Police said Wednesday, Nov. 11, the 16-year-old has been charged with felonious assault, inducing panic, and illegally carrying a concealed weapon.
The teen was found hiding in a dumpster behind a nearby business. Body-camera and security footage timestamps police released Wednesday show officers found and arrested him within about 15 minutes of the gun going off, according to Toledo Police Chief Mike Troendle.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons — inside Franklin Park Mall, Toledo (April 2026 file photo; does not show the food court or the incident).
Source: 13 Action News (WTVG)
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