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UPDATE: Two LR Men Charged in Mall Shooting


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Updated: 3/01 1:47 pm Published: 2/28 10:15 pm
LITTLE ROCK, AR - The Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) has released the names of two victims, one of whom was killed, in a robbery-turned-shooting Thursday night at Park Plaza Mall.

Police say employee Christian Hayes, 25, died after being taken to the hospital. The other victim, Jashonta Thomas, 18, was in critical condition at last report. [Note: Police had incorrectly identified the restaurant manager as the victim who died but sent a corrected report].

Earlier this morning, the LRPD released the names of two men jailed for the crimes.

Tristan Bryant, 20, and Deonte Edison, 18, both of Little Rock, are both charged with capital murder and criminal attempt to commit capital murder.

The incident happened just after 9:30 at the Sbarro Pizza in the mall's food court. Police say Edison is believed to have worked at the business before but it wasn't known if he was still employed there.

Police say the suspects got into a hallway used by employees behind the restaurant. According to its website, the mall closes at 9:00 p.m. Police say an unknown amount of cash was taken in the robbery.

Shortly after the shooting, police received information about possible suspects at a house on Bishop Street. That's where Bryant and Edison were arrested and taken downtown to the police station for questioning before they were charged in the case.

Park Plaza issued the following statement on the shooting Friday morning:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims. We are in full cooperation with the Little Rock Police Department during their investigation. Any further comments should be directed to the Little Rock Police Department.
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sue mcevoy - 5/6/2013 12:12 PM
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hello there my name is sue and my son was a friend of chris does anyone have contact with his gammy or his dad if so can you tell them to befriend me or my son on facebook my name is sue mcevoy and my son who was chris friend his name is anthony bradley please tell his gammy I am so sorry. sincerely tony's mom sue

wth501 - 3/14/2013 9:43 AM
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LoL @hommie- what is your problem? You are a sad man That hate has to be eating you up.

sebuford11 - 3/5/2013 1:53 PM
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I for one am extremely hurt Chris had to go so soon. I remember us talking about him starting his clothing line. I just can't beleive he is gone. :-(. This hurts... Being murdered is no way to die and I am so angry.

ladyofthehill - 3/4/2013 11:12 AM
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Oh man, they think they are cool bro.Eradacate them as soon as possible.

1gmama - 3/4/2013 8:54 AM
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Please don't blame the mothers, no matter how you raise them they have a mind of their own and will do crazy stuff. If you don't know these young men, please don't assume that they were brought up on welfare and public assistance that a racist assumution. I am praying for the victums and the parents of these young men.

tucson2 - 3/2/2013 10:04 PM
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I used to be against the death penalty. I've become an advocate for it because of cases like this.If convicted, give them a chance to appeal, and if that is not successful, carry out the punishment immediately where the public can witness it if they want to. If it makes one thug think twice about committing a crime, then its purpose is served.

Hommie - 3/2/2013 5:56 PM
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Reading the posts it sounds like Chris was a great person. My prayers go out to his family and friends. The two thugs that did this, I don't blame them. I blame their worthless mother who probably only cared about one thing and that was when her free checks came in. I am willing to bet she has 3 or 4 children and no father around for any of them. Hay, the more kids, the more money they get from the Government. I truly wish our government would tighten up their throwing money to these loser women. Allow income for no more than 2 kids, drug test them (the mothers)each and every month. And cut their benefits if they do not find a job within let's say a year. When you give like our government does, the receiving end gets greedy and wants even more. Stop this madness.

Myablonde23 - 3/2/2013 4:42 PM
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Chris you Will be deeply missed i will never forget you i love you and i miss you. And im sorry this happen say hi 2 r father for me since you beat me there i love you my brother i miss you and im sorry godbless you

kingfish - 3/2/2013 5:58 AM
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Kind of what I was thinking hommie, sending them to Cummins to live wit da baby daddy is not working at all

Hommie - 3/1/2013 7:29 PM
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If they would start hanging these low life thugs after proven guilty, let's say at noon in a local market place, so everyone could watch their worthless azzes die maybe some of the killings would stop.
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