NEW: Suspect was taken into custody 'without incident,' El Paso official says. 'No law enforcement personnel fired their weapons.'
As many as 18 people were killed and dozens more were injured, and a white male in his 20s is in custody after a mass shooting at an El Paso, Texas, Walmart on Saturday morning, officials said.The suspect, identified by authorities as Patrick Crusius, 21.
At 12:11 p.m. local time, the El Paso Police Department had issued a tweet that said in part,"We have multi reports of multiple shooters." We're in shock over the tragic events at Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, where store 2201 & club 6502 are located. We’re praying for the victims, the community & our associates, as well as the first responders. We’re working closely with law enforcement & will update as appropriate.“We're in shock over the tragic events at Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso,” the statement said. “We’re praying for the victims, the community & our associates, as well as the first responders.
At 11:35 a.m local time, the Dallas office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued a tweet saying ATF agents were responding as well.
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