https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10727175/amp/South-Carolina-mall-shooting-suspect-22-allowed-return-WORK-ankle-monitor.htmlPrice's attorney, Todd Rutherford, admitted Sunday that his client fired a gun at the mall, but said it was in self-defense. Price was only charged because he did not have a permit to carry a weapon, Rutherford said. Price's lawyer added on Sunday that his client had been set a relatively low $25,000 bond because he was cooperating with authorities.
'It was unprovoked by him. He called the police, turned himself in, turned over the firearm that was used in this, and gave a statement to the Columbia Police Department,' Rutherford said, according to WMBF-TV.
Officials are still looking for two other suspects believed to be connected to the shooting.
A preliminary examination of ballistic evidence collected from the scene indicated that at least two different firearms were used by two suspects.
South Carolina residents age 21 or older can get a weapon permit that, as of last year, allows them to carry weapons openly or concealed.
They must have eight hours of gun training and pass a background check that includes fingerprinting. Price's lawyer said he legally owned his gun, although he did not have a permit to carry it.
