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‘Stranger’ arrested after boy, 5, was hurled from third floor in shopping centre - in front of his mum

Police say it was a random attack - by Amy Sinclair
  • 13 Apr 2019

Police have arrested a man suspected of throwing a five-year-old boy from the third floor of a shopping centre in front of his horrified mum. 

Emmanuel Deshawn Aranda, 24, is currently being held at by authorities after being charged with one count of attempted murder.

‘Stranger’ arrested after boy, 5, was hurled from third floor in shopping centre - in front of his mum

The heartbreaking incident happened in the Mall of America shopping centre in the US state of Minnesota when the man allegedly approached the boy and his mother, picked him up and tossed him over edge. 

A witness at the shopping centre - regarded as one of the biggest in the US - said the mum immediately became hysterical, screaming for help. 

‘She was screaming “Everyone pray, everyone pray. Oh my god, my baby, someone threw him over the edge”,’ witness Brian Johnson told WCCO.

‘She was screaming like a banshee, like there’s no tomorrow. I just don’t know. Everyone was in shock.’ 

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This man has been charged with attempted murder

Image: Minnesota Police Department

Police chief Jeff Potts said it does not appear the accused had any relationship with the boy or his family - making it a random attack.

A police spokesman said the boy suffered ‘significant injuries’ and is currently in hospital. 

The Mall of America said in a statement: ‘Earlier today, Mall of America security was notified of an incident involving a child falling from one of the upper floors. 

‘Mall Security responded immediately as well as the Bloomington Police Department. Emergency Services were notified and responded as well. The child was treated at the scene and transported to the hospital. Bloomington Police is investigating the incident.

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The Mall of America is regarded as one of the biggest in America.

Image: Getty
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The child was thrown from the third storey of the mall in the senseless attack.

Image: Getty

‘This was a senseless act and words cannot truly express our profound shock and sadness.

‘Our immediate and only concern is for the wellbeing of the family and the child, as well as for any individuals who may have witnessed the incident. We have counselling services available for anyone who may need assistance. We know that this is a concerning event for all of us.’

Amy Sinclair
Amy Sinclair
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