One killed, 3 injured in shooting at El Paso mall; 1 suspect arrested

One person was killed and three others wounded in a shooting Wednesday evening at a mall in El Paso, Texas, authorities said. 

One suspect has been arrested and a possible second suspect was being sought, but a police spokesperson noted the scene was no longer active.

At around 5:10 p.m. local time, police responded to reports of a shooting at the Cielo Vista Mall, El Paso police Sgt. Robert Gomez told reporters in a news briefing. One victim was pronounced dead, and three others were taken to local hospitals, Gomez said. There was no immediate word on their conditions.

Gomez said the investigation indicated the shooting occurred “in the approximate area of the food court, but that was not confirmed.”

One suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting, and police were searching for a possible second suspect, Gomez disclosed. No names nor descriptions of the victims or the suspect were released.

“We do believe the scene is secure,” Gomez said. “We’re going to verify it by going through the mall and safeguarding the mall.”

There was no immediate word on a motive. 

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.