UPDATE: Shooting at Cielo Vista Mall, 1 Dead, 3 Injured, 2 in Custody
UPDATE on the latest details of the investigation into the Cielo Vista Mall shooting.
4:03 pm: According to EPPD, a fight between two groups broke out, leading to this "random incident."
According to KVIA, "the Cielo Vista Mall is an active crime scene and will remain locked down until the investigation is completed."
If you need to pick up your car, this is the latest update:
During a 9 pm press conference, El Paso Police Department confirms two suspects have been detained. No threat to the community.
The El Paso community is asked to share any information they have on the shooting at fbi.gov/cielovistamall.
A family reunification center has been established at Burges High School, 7800 Edgemere. Please go there to reunite with your friends and family.
First Reports Happened Around 5:05 pm:
El Paso Police first tweeted out an active shooting and warned El Pasoans to stay away. Of course, early in the situation, not much was made public.
Victims in the Shooting
According to El Paso Matters, University Medical Center has given information on two victims from Cielo Vista Mall. The two victims who have been transported from Cielo Vista Mall to UMC have been listed in critical condition.
Videos Shared By Those in the Mall:
Other Businesses Responding to the Incident:
https://twitter.com/EPCCNews/status/1626026300023382017
Tragedy Ignites a Debate
mass shooting that occurred at the Cielo Vista area Walmart, which took the lives of 23 people on August 3rd, 2019.For the latest updates, check in with our news partner KVIA, here.