Thread: Mayor Says Multiple Dead In El Paso Mall Mass Shooting, One Person In Custody

Mayor Says Multiple Dead In El Paso Mall Mass Shooting, One Person In Custody

Sat, 08/03/2019 - 15:06
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Update (1500ET): AP reports that Mayor's aide and police say multiple people were killed in an attack at an El Paso, Texas, shopping complex.
El Paso Police confirmed one person in custody.

UPDATE: El Paso Police say they have “no doubt” there are multiple shooters. One suspect is in custody https://t.co/4YDb7WiopY pic.twitter.com/yh2WjmthaY
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 3, 2019

Walmart has issued a statement:

We are in shock over the tragic events at the Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, where Walmart store #2201 and Sam’s Club #6502 are located. We’re praying for the victims, the community and our associates, as well as the first responders who are on the scene. We’re working closely with law enforcement and will update as appropriate.

NBC News allege this is one of the shooters:



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Update (1400ET): Some reports claim the shooter has been caught
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Tony Barrio @AntonioBarrio

Definitely stay out of I-10 near Cielo Vista Mall (Airway, Hawkins exits). Police presence, lots of ambulances leaving the area. Helicopter patrolling the area and traffic at a standstill. https://twitter.com/cnnbrk/status/1157703718982299651 …

10:35 AM - 3 Aug 2019

At least eighteen people have reportedly been shot - with one killed - after an active shooter opened fire at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas.

According to a police scanner the shooter was armed with an automatic weapon, possibly an AK-47.

Shortly after 11am local time El Paso Police tweeted: "Active Shooting Stay away from Cielo Vista Mall Area. Scene is Still Active."
The Mirror reports that the shooter is reported to have opened fire in the car park before going inside the supermarket.

Sotiri Dimpinoudis @sotiridi

Replying to @sotiridi

#Update: Just in - Police officers in El Paso, #Texas believe to have caught the alleged suspect! It is still not confirmed if it is the gunmen who opened fire at the #Walmart inside the Cielo Vista Mall.

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Police in El Paso, Texas, say they are responding to an active shooter and people should "avoid the area" https://cnn.it/2T1gPfd



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