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Authorities make 7 arrests in connection with gunfire incident at Willowbrook Mall

The incident happened on Dec. 30. Officials say a fight broke out in the food court and then someone fired one shot from a gun.

Matt Trapani

Jan 9, 2026, 10:24 PM

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Authorities made multiple arrests in connection with a gunfire incident at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne Township last month.

The incident happened on Dec. 30. Officials say a fight broke out in the food court and then someone fired one shot from a gun.

On the day of the event, authorities arrested Kashjeme Powell and Ashir Walker, both 18, and a 17-year-old. They were seen on surveillance video fighting in the food court, according to officials.

RELATED: 3 in custody after Willowbrook Mall incident

Following the incident, authorities tracked down three additional people involved – including the suspect who fired the gun. Officials say 18-year-old Kayson McCaskill and two 17-year-olds were taken into custody.

All of the teens are from Paterson and are facing a long list of charges.

Authorities say 62-year-old Wilhelmina Kelson was also arrested for trying to stop police from arresting one of the suspects.

No one was hurt in the incident in the mall.

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