A gunman entered a Macy’s in Washington State and killed five people, according to local reports. The shooter is still at large.
The shooting occurred in Burlington, Washington, about an hour north of Seattle.
Sgt. Mark Francis, a public information officer with the state police, is on the scene and providing updates.
4 confirmed deceased in the mall, shooter(s) left scene b4 police arrived, unknown # of shooter, possibly just 1, police clearing mall now
— Trooper H. Axtman (@wspd7pio) September 24, 2016
Active shooter description: Hispanic male wearing grey. Last seen walking towards I5 from Cascade Mall burlington.
— Trooper H. Axtman (@wspd7pio) September 24, 2016
Sadly the male and 5th victim who was taken to Harborview has passed away #CascadeMallShooting
— Trooper H. Axtman (@wspd7pio) September 24, 2016
An unknown number of people were injured:
EMS starting to enter to attend to injured inside Mall w/ police escort and after initial clearance. pic.twitter.com/Nkfb7co6sa
— Trooper H. Axtman (@wspd7pio) September 24, 2016
KOMO News has live footage of the scene:
Police released a photo of the suspect:
Here is the shooter. We believe just one shooter. Notify authorities if you see him. Armed with rifle. pic.twitter.com/GXeWCPYnx5
— Trooper H. Axtman (@wspd7pio) September 24, 2016
Residents are being advised to avoid the area.
Please avoid Cascade Mall area in Burlington. Follow all road closures. Follow this account as we get new info.
— Skagit County DEM (@SkagitDEM) September 24, 2016
There have been 353 mass shootings in the United States in 2016, according to the Mass Shootings Tracker.