Multiple fatalities in shooting near El Paso, Texas mall

El Paso Mayor Dee Margo confirmed there are multiple fatalities in a mass shooting at a mall.

There is someone in custody, according to the mayor’s spokesperson.

Police responded to reports of an active shooter in a commercial area near the Cielo Vista Mall and the Walmart in that area.

Local media report multiple people are injured, but police have not confirmed that information nor the mayor’s report.

Video on social media shows people running towards police with their hands up, and officers in tactical gear.

El Paso police tweeted Saturday that officers were responding to an active shooting scene and that people were advised to stay away from the Cielo Vista Mall area. The mall complex is near Interstate 10 and on El Paso’s east side.

Three businesses are on lockdown, including Hooters, Red Lobster and a Landry’s Seafood House.

Three Walmart employees took refuge in Landry’s.

The ATF is en route to offer support to local police.

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