1 dead, 3 injured in shooting at El Paso shopping mall

Four people were shot Tuesday evening at the Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, Texas, according to police. One person died, said Sgt. Robert Gomez.

“We have one person in custody. We do believe there could be one outstanding. That’s why the extensive search of the mall is being done right now,” Gomez said.

Police did not comment on a possible motive and did not provide details on the conditions of the three victims who were hospitalized.

“It was chaotic. People did flee. They were scared,” said Gomez.

Earlier, police asked people to avoid Cielo Vista Mall after getting reports that shots have been fired in the food court.

“Mall scene is still active please avoid the area. Multiple agencies responding to the area,” EPPD said in a tweet Wednesday afternoon.

Robert Gonzales was in the mall and told CNN he “saw people running to the exit.”

Videos taken by Gonzales show several mall storefronts closed with their security gates down and police parked outside. He said he was able to make it safely to his car, where he was waiting to leave as he spoke with CNN.

Gonzales recalled a 2019 mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart that left 23 dead, saying today’s experience “just brought back bad memories.

This is a developing story and will be updated