Warrants Issued In Sugarloaf Mills Shooting; Suspect At Large

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — One of two suspects in a Sugarloaf Mills Mall shooting in early August is now facing charges and remained at large Friday, Gwinnett County Police said.

Police said warrants have been issued to charge Ethan Dumas, 20, of Decatur, on suspicion of aggravated assault, first-degree criminal damage to property, terroristic threats and acts, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and reckless conduct.

Officers were working at the mall around 7:15 p.m., Aug. 5, when they heard few gunshots inside of the mall. Police said as multiple officers were responding, patrons were running from the mall and calling 911 about a possible active shooter.

Two people had gotten into an argument with the employee, which led to a physical confrontation and then the shooting. Police said one or both of the suspects shot at the employee; however, no one was injured in the shooting.

"The incident was frightening and caused immediate panic among the patrons of the mall. The incident was an isolated argument and was not an active shooter. Detectives are asking for help in identifying the suspects that created this frantic chaos and put the community at risk who were trying to enjoy their Saturday evening," police said in a past news release.

Dumas was described as 5-feet-11-inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds, police said, adding he no longer has dreadlocks.

Police asked anyone with information about Dumas' whereabouts to call Gwinnett detectives, (770) 513-5300, or Crime Stoppers Atlanta, (404) 577-8477.