Suspect arrested after shooting at Downey Landing mall

A suspect was arrested after shots were reportedly fired at a popular Downey shopping center on Tuesday afternoon.

The suspect was identified as Scott Hoover, 46, of Glendora, according to Downey police.

Officers responded to the 12100 block of Downey Landing Shopping Center.
from Lakewood Boulevard around 2:40 p.m.

According to witnesses, a man shot at a vehicle in the parking lot.

Police arrived at the scene and arrested the suspect believed to be involved in the shooting. A firearm was also discovered nearby.

It is unclear what prompted the shooting, but witness video from the scene shows a large portion of the parking lot directly in front of Marshall’s cordoned off with police tape.

No injuries were reported in the incident and police said no cars or buildings appeared to have been hit by bullets.

The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about the case can call Detective Chaidez at 562-904-2391 or email [email protected].

Anonymous tips can be given to LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.