ELLENTON, Fla. — Two teens have been arrested in connection to a Sunday afternoon shooting at the Ellenton Premium Outlets.
Around 4:40 p.m., mall security was alerted after people were seen shooting at each other in the outlet mall parking lot, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Customers sheltered in place while deputies determined if there was an active threat. Stores were reopened at about 5:15 p.m. after law enforcement gave the "all clear" to the businesses.
No injuries were reported.
Following an investigation, detectives said they identified the shooters as 18-year-old Cristian Mireles and a 17-year-old. According to the sheriff's office, the teens were riding in the same car and shot multiple rounds at another car.
10 Tampa Bay is not naming the younger teen because of his age.
Deputies said they do not believe the teens riding in the second car fired back, although it was initially reported that people were shooting at each other from two separate cars.
The sheriff's office also said the motive is believed to be related to an earlier argument between the teens.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the shooting can contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at 941-747-3011.