Bail Denied for Suspects in Arundel Mills Mall Shooting

Three men charged after gunshot fired during struggle with shopper at Maryland mall

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:50am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent shell casing on the ground, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the evidence of a violent incident at a shopping mall.The chaotic shooting at Arundel Mills Mall exposes the risks of civilian gun use and the need for improved public safety measures in crowded retail spaces.Baltimore Today

Bail was denied on Monday for three men charged in connection with a chaotic incident at Arundel Mills Mall in Maryland on Saturday. Police said one of the suspects was shot during an assault on a shopper who pulled out a gun during the altercation.

Why it matters

The shooting at the popular shopping mall has raised concerns about public safety and the potential for violence in crowded retail spaces. The incident also highlights the risks associated with civilians carrying firearms, even for self-defense purposes.

The details

According to police, the incident began as an assault and robbery near the Burlington Coat Factory store. The victim, an adult male, said he was approached by a group of unknown individuals who then assaulted him. The victim then pulled out a handgun, leading to a struggle over the firearm. During the struggle, the gun was discharged, striking one of the suspects in the wrist. The three suspects arrested have been identified as Brandon Eric Edwards Jr., 21, of Severna Park, and Daevone D'andre Johnson, 24, and Elijah Amontay Fisher, 20, both of Glen Burnie. Police said the three are among six people the victim said initially attacked him, and the other three remain at large.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday at Arundel Mills Mall.
  • Bail was denied for the three suspects on Monday.

The players

Brandon Eric Edwards Jr.

A 21-year-old resident of Severna Park, Maryland, who was one of the three suspects arrested in connection with the Arundel Mills Mall incident.

Daevone D'andre Johnson

A 24-year-old resident of Glen Burnie, Maryland, who was one of the three suspects arrested in connection with the Arundel Mills Mall incident.

Elijah Amontay Fisher

A 20-year-old resident of Glen Burnie, Maryland, who was one of the three suspects arrested in connection with the Arundel Mills Mall incident.

Dave Krug

A shopper at Arundel Mills Mall who, along with his wife and two nephews, took shelter in a Levi's store during the incident.

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What they’re saying

“'After a little bit of a threat assessment, I realized that this could have been an active-shooter scenario. For me, I just had to keep myself calm. My nephews were very stressed and anxious, and I gave them hugs. We physically embraced them. I did emotional check-ins with them. 'Hey, how are you guys feeling now?' They would say, 'We're scared. We're scared. We're anxious.' And, I'd say, 'Look, that's normal. I feel scared, too.'”

— Dave Krug, Shopper

“'To the employees of the Levi store in Arundel Mills Mall, we sincerely appreciate your accommodation, your hospitality and anything else that you guys did to help us all feel comfortable. Thank you.'”

— Dave Krug, Shopper

What’s next

The investigation into the incident at Arundel Mills Mall is ongoing, and police are still searching for the three additional suspects believed to have been involved.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the potential for violence in crowded public spaces and the risks associated with civilians carrying firearms, even for self-defense purposes. It also underscores the importance of emergency preparedness and the crucial role that businesses and their employees can play in ensuring the safety of customers during chaotic situations.