A 17-year-old boy narrowly escapes injury during an attempted assault at Parkway Plaza mall in El Cajon, California, when a firearm brandished by one of four assailants fails to discharge. Witnesses report that the suspects confronted the teen inside a novelty store, striking him before one suspect aimed the gun at his head and pulled the trigger, only for the weapon to jam.
Authorities swiftly apprehend the suspects, including a 16-year-old charged with attempted murder, after reviewing surveillance footage. Remarkably, police discover that the gun had a chambered round but malfunctioned due to improper loading, raising questions about the motives behind the attack, which is not considered a robbery. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
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