Parents of teen lost to mall shooting call upon lawmakers to get tougher on juvenile crime
LYNNWOOD—The family of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, who was tragically struck down by a bullet while hanging out at Lynnwood’s Alderwood Mall last month, are calling upon the Washington State legislature to enact, what they’re naming, “Jayda’s Law” which would have harsher consequences for juveniles who commit serious crimes. Woods-Johnson was visiting the Alderwood Mall with […]
Public invited to Youth Crime and Gun Violence forum
With latest tragedy of gun violence taking the life of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson on July 3, Lynnwood City Council leadership and Lynnwood Police are hosting a community conversation on youth crime in the city. Community members are encouraged to attend and join the discussion on August 22, at 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th […]
Lynnwood Police Chief addresses shooting at Alderwood Mall
LYNNWOOD—As Lynnwood mourns the death of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, Police Chief Langdon shared a community message saying, “we will not settle or quietly accept this violence as the new normal.” Since 2021, juvenile arrests within the city of Lynnwood have increased 709%. On July 9, Woods-Johnson’s assailant, Samuel Gizaw, is in custody at the Denney […]
Teenage suspect in fatal Alderwood Mall shooting released on $500,000 bond
LYNNWOOD, Wash.—The sixteen-year-old who is suspected of fatally shooting 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson at Lynnwood’s Alderwood Mall Wednesday has been released from police custody on a $500,000 bond. “This is completely unreasonable and an example as to why this continues to occur too often in our country, our justice system isn’t taking a strong enough stand […]
Response from Mayor Frizzell on fatal Alderwood Mall shooting
Yesterday, our community experienced a horrible tragedy when a shooting incident unfolded at the Alderwood Mall during a busy and sunny evening. Sadly, an innocent bystander, Jayda Woods-Johnson was struck and killed. My heart breaks for the family of this young lady killed by a senseless act of violence. I grieve for her family as they attempt to […]
Mom turns in 16-year-old son who shot and killed a 13-year-old in Alderwood Mall
LYNNWOOD—A Thirteen-year-old girl who was shot in the Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood on Wednesday evening has succumbed to her injuries, Lynnwood Police reports. She has been identified as Jayda Woods-Johnson. Jayda’s family requests privacy at this time. The suspect has been identified as a 16-year-old male from Edmonds. He was brought in by his mother and […]
