Mall stand-off suspect odered mental evaluation

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

Alexander Piggee is facing multiple charges in connection with the fire that damaged Sacramento's largest shopping mall.

The Roseville mall was shut down for a week. The 23-year-old faces five felony counts including arson, burglary and threatening to commit crimes resulting in death.

The judge suspended criminal proceedings so psychologists can analyze the defendant, since his attorney says Piggee is unfit to stand trial.

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