Teen arrested, woman injured in Mesa gun-sale shooting

A private firearm sale in the parking lot of a Bass Pro Shops in Mesa, Arizona, turned violent Thursday afternoon, leaving the woman selling the gun hospitalized with a gunshot wound. Police detained a man and a 16-year-old at the scene; the teenager was booked on nine charges, including armed robbery, aggravated assault, firearm theft and misconduct involving weapons. Charges against the woman are pending, and authorities have not said whether the man will face charges. Police described the shooting as connected to the transaction and said no other injuries or danger to shoppers were reported. A Mesa detective urged people arranging firearm sales to use a federally licensed dealer and choose a safe meeting place.





