Columbia Police arrest two teens after fight at Columbia Mall on Black Friday

Columbia Police arrested two teenagers after police responded to a report of a disturbance in the Columbia Mall’s Target wing on Friday night just after 4:00 p.m. Police said when officers arrived they found a large group of people involved in a fight. ABC 17 News crews were on the scene and saw a large police presence outside of the mall. Natahja Grant, 17 of Columbia and Diamond Wade, 18 of Columbia were taken into custody for felony assault. Other suspects involved in the fight received citations for misdemeanor assault and were released. People involved had minor injuries and Columbia Mall Security issued everyone involved a trespass warning. Anyone with information is asked to call the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or Crimestoppers at 573.875.8477 (TIPS) to remain anonymous. Sign up for email news alerts by clicking here