Woman Shot At and Stabbed Outside Westfield Topanga Mall

Incident at Westfield Topanga Mall

• 🚨 A woman was shot at and stabbed outside the Cheesecake Factory at the Westfield Topanga mall.
• 🎯 The victim was not hit by gunfire but was stabbed in the shoulder.
• 👶 Witnesses reported seeing the woman with a small child run into the restaurant for help.

Suspect Apprehended

• 🚓 The suspect was taken into custody less than half a mile away, with his vehicle found running.
• 🚗 A black Mercedes was identified as the suspect's vehicle, and a rifle was recovered at the scene.
• ⚖️ Police are investigating the incident as a custody dispute between the suspect and the victim.

Victim's Condition

• 🏥 The woman was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
• 📍 The incident occurred just after noon in the parking lot outside the Cheesecake Factory.