Winston-Salem police said 22-year-old Angelo Reid VI was charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, felony firearm by felon, felony discharging a firearm from within an enclosure to incite fear, and a misdemeanor carrying a concealed gun.
Police said as of Thursday, the male victim is in critical condition.
The shooting happened Wednesday afternoon at the mall. Investigators said it stemmed from an argument between the two men.
Police found the suspect near the Best Western hotel close to the mall and took him into custody a short time later.
Police said it was an isolated incident. Hanes Mall went on a brief lockdown when the shooting happened.
