A series of shootings near The Mall in Columbia have left one teenager dead and another in critical condition, prompting police investigations and arrests. The latest incidents include a targeted double shooting that took place outside a Lidl grocery store and within the mall vicinity. An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection to these fatal shootings, which are linked to a broader pattern of violent crime in the area. Authorities are assuring the public that there is no ongoing threat, while community members express their shock and concern following the tragic events.