Jonathan Sapirman (age 20) was the gunman behind yesterday’s attack on Greenwood Park Mall. His family claims that he was recently evicted out of his apartment. The victim was shot to death by an unarmed bystander.
Yesterday, the shooter who shot at three victims in an Indiana mall fired 24 shots with a legal rifle. After having waited for one hour in the bathroom of the mall, he was stopped by a Good Samaritan and killed just two minutes later.
Jonathan Sapirman (age 20) was the gunman behind yesterday’s attack on Greenwood Park Mall. His family claims that he was recently evicted out of his apartment.
Sapirman waited at the mall restroom for about an hour, before he began to light the grill in the food court. He was using a Sig Sauer 400M gun that he purchased legally in March from a local gun dealer.
He killed Pedro Pineda, 56, Rosa Mirian Rivera de Pineda, 37, and Victor Gomez, 30. They are not known if he killed them randomly or if they were his intended targets.
Elisjsha, 22, shot Sapirman and then killed him. Dicken was going shopping with his girlfriend when the gunman opened fire.
Police named Dicken Monday, hailing him as a hero because of his quick thinking.
“His heroic actions are nothing short of extraordinary. Greenwood Police Chief Jim Ison stated that he engaged the gunman at great distance using a handgun. He was also very skilled, which he shared with reporters on Monday.
- Sapirman was recently evicted from his home in Indiana, according to his family
- Legally, he owned two guns: a Sig Sauer 400M he got in March and a gun he bought last January
- Sapirman did not have an adult criminal record, but was reported to police by his school as having been a minor for trying to escape and fighting in class.
- He left his phone at home and went to the bathroom. There he spent about an hour, before waking up ready for action.
- The hero who stopped him was 22-year-old Elisjsha Dicken, who was shopping with his girlfriend and who pulled out his own weapon when he saw the gunman open fire
- Dicken didn’t have military or law enforcement experience, but he was proficient in taking down the gunman
Dicken claimed that he had never been trained in military or law enforcement. However, video shows him calmly asking for people to leave while he trains his weapon against Sapirman.
Guy Relford (Dicken’s lawyer) said, “He is an American hero who saved many lives during a horrible event that could’ve been so much worse but for Eli’s courage and preparedness to protect others,”. Out of respect for victims and the ongoing police investigation, he declined to speak further.
Sapirman did not have an adult criminal record, but police were aware of two incidents that took place when Sapirman was just a child. One involved a fight at school; the other was where he ran away from his home. Sapirman’s family did not comment on the incident.
Good Samaritan Elisjsha Dicken (22), pictured stopped Jonathan Sapirman’s murder spree when he was walking in the mall together with his girlfriend. He shot him with an assault rifle
Jonathan Sapirman (20 years old) opened fire at the Greewood Mall Food Court crowd, as seen here. He killed three before Elisjsha Dicken (22), brought him down.
“His heroic actions are nothing short of extraordinary. Greenwood Police Chief Jim Ison stated that he engaged the gunman at great distance using a handgun. He was also very skilled, describing his actions during a Monday press conference.
Mall owner, 22 years old, was the one who killed the mass shooter suspect.
Greenwood Park Mall is Greenwood in Indiana, where emergency workers continue to assist the victims.
ATF officers arrive on-scene at the site of the shooting
The shooting at Greenwood Park Mall resulted in four deaths, the gunman included.
According to Greenwood Police Chief James Ison, the shooter was killed by a good Samaritan witnessing the shooting.
Speaking to the Indianapolis Star, James Arthur, who was in the mall with his family, said the gun ‘sounded like a big gun.’ Arthur stated that at most 20 shots were heard.
Abigail, a mall worker, said to Rafael Sanchez that she was also a witness. She stated: ‘I stood at the gate ready to close for the day. There were 30 shots and people ran towards me. I just wanted to allow as many people in as possible before closing my gate.
She said, “I was tempted to close it but the people kept coming at me… She said, “I wanted to close the gate but people kept running at me…
Chris Roy, assistant manager at the Vans shop in the mall relayed an identical story.
Roy stated that he would see people run and jump over the counter to lock the door. He then gathered his associates, as well as other managers, at the back of the house. He stated that although they didn’t hear gunshots from the street, just seeing people running was sufficient.
The Vans employees met customers and staff from other shops through the interior corridor at the back. Roy stated that Roy hid with 50 others. He said, “We only instructed everyone to be quiet.
They were eventually found hiding for about 10 to 15 minutes and then police removed them from the corridor before they were escorted out of the mall.
Reporters were informed by the chief police officer that it appeared that he carried a firearm with several ammunition magazines, and entered the food court to begin shooting.
A thorough investigation is underway, and all parties involved are cooperating with FBI, ATF (Department of Homeland Security), Department of Homeland security, and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police.
Chief Ison indicated that officers are reviewing security footage showing moments prior to the shooting.
The Greenwood Park Mall was the scene of gunshots, according to Chris Bailey (assistant chief of police), who called officers shortly before 6:45 p.m.
Bailey stated that he believed the shooting occurred at the food court.
Bailey stated at the press conference that he was proud to say, “You’re seeing all the public safety can offer right now.” Another incident such as this has left us feeling sick in the country and in our community. He said, “We are sickened yet again by another type of incident such as this in our country.”
James Arthur with his family including Madison Willoughby, reacts to being forced from the mall after the shooting.
Greenwood Assistant Chief Chris Bailey declared at the press conference, “You are witnessing all that public safety can offer right now behind me.”
Following a shooting at Greenwood mall, an Indiana suburb, police officer attached crime scene tape.
After a shoot in Greenwood Park Mall (Indiana), U.S. July 17, 20,22, this is a view of Greenwood Park Mall.
Above is a view of Greenwood Park Mall, Indianapolis. This was where Jonathan Sapirman (20 years old) set fire to the food court and killed three people
Police officers stand near the crime scene in front of the shopping center
Police officers stand outside the shopping center near the crime scene
After a shooting at the Greenwood Mall in Indianapolis, Indiana (USA), July 17, 2022, law enforcement officers stood guard close to the crime scene
Officials claimed that the backpack was discovered in the bathroom near the scene of the shooting, right next to a Dick’s Sporting Goods shop. Before it was deemed not dangerous, the bomb squad examined the bag.
Mark Myers, Greenwood’s mayor, stated in a statement that he witnessed a shooting incident at Greenwood Park Mall.
Myers thanked the Good Samaritan and requested prayers for the first responders and the victims.
He stated that “this tragedy touches at the core” of his community.
Mayor said while we don’t know the motive behind the shooting, we do know that the “Good Samaritan”, who is what the city calls the Good Samaritan, was able shoot the suspect and prevent further bloodshed. He saved people’s lives. His quick actions and heroism during this difficult time are my thanks to the City Greenwood.
Indiana Senator Todd Young is a Republican. He tweeted, “Terrible news tonight, my home county.” We pray for those who were injured in the Greenwood Park Mall shooting. Our law enforcement officers were very helpful.
Also a Republican Senator Mike Braun said, “Praying for those who were killed in the act of violence in Greenwood tonight and being grateful to the courageous citizen who took the necessary steps to confront the perpetrators and avoid further tragic losses of life.”
Todd Starnes, Conservative Talk Show Host said that a mass shooter opened fire in the Greenwood Park Mall’s food court. A Good Samaritan was armed with a gun and took him down. You can use your Second Amendment to work.
The authorities said that they will provide additional details on Monday.
Officials said that an unidentified backpack was discovered in the bathroom near where the shooting took place.
Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers released a statement saying that the tragedy struck at the very heart of his community.
Greenwood is about 15 miles from Indianapolis.
A memorial is created using flowers and other materials to remember the three victims who were killed by the active shooter at Greenwood Mall.
Within hours of the Greenwood shooting, one victim was killed and three more were injured in another Indianapolis suburb. It happened in Beech Grove just 11 miles away from Greenwood.
This shooting occurred in a public park.
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