Several government agencies are aiding local law enforcement in El Paso, Texas, following an active shooter situation in the Cielo Vista mall area. This story is developing and will be updated as information is confirmed.
Police confirm one person is in custody after a gunman opened fire at the Cielo Vista mall area in El Paso. There have been multiple fatalities and multiple people taken to nearby hospitals. FBI, DEA and the ATF are responding. No concrete information on the motive for the shooting or identity of the male suspect. Situation is no longer active and is transitioning to a crime scene.
El Paso Shooting — What we know so far:
—No longer an active shooter situation
—one person in custody
—multiple fatalities https://t.co/4YDb7WiopY pic.twitter.com/Z2IWlNjvsR— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 3, 2019
El Paso police said blood needed urgently. Multiple injured transported to various hospitals. Blood donation centers Vitalent Blood Services at 424 s Mesa Hills and 133 N Zaragoza
In El Paso, the Texas Dept. of Public Safety is assisting local law enforcement & federal authorities to bring this tragedy to the swiftest & safest possible conclusion.
We thank all First Responders for their courageous response & urge all area residents to remain safe.
The suspect is also a white male but police still haven’t released his name to the public.
