Suspects' Bail Denied After Gunshot Fired at Arundel Mills Mall

Three men charged in chaotic incident that left one suspect shot by victim

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:41am

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Bail was denied on Monday for three men charged in a chaotic incident at Arundel Mills Mall in Maryland on Saturday. Anne Arundel County police said the incident began as an assault and robbery, with one of the suspects being shot by the victim, who had a handgun. The three suspects were arrested after a police chase, with one found to be carrying a satchel containing 26 bags of cannabis.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of public safety and gun violence in shopping malls, which have become common targets for criminal activity. It also raises questions about bail reform policies and whether they are effective in deterring repeat offenders.

The details

According to police, the incident began when an adult male victim was approached and assaulted by a group of six individuals near the Burlington Coat Factory store. The victim then pulled out a handgun, and a struggle ensued, during which the gun was discharged, striking one of the suspects in the wrist. The three suspects who were arrested, Brandon Eric Edwards Jr., Daevone D'andre Johnson, and Elijah Amontay Fisher, then fled the scene in two different vehicles. Police were able to track one of the vehicles through two counties, leading to a chase that ended when the vehicle crashed into a patrol car in Baltimore County. During the arrest, police found a satchel containing 26 bags of cannabis on one of the suspects.

  • 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 the incident.

Daevone D'andre Johnson

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

Elijah Amontay Fisher

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

Dave Krug

A shopper at the 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 is ongoing, and police are still searching for the three suspects who remain at large.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining public safety in crowded shopping malls, where criminal activity can quickly escalate and put innocent bystanders at risk. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of bail reform policies in deterring repeat offenders and protecting the community.