Update 8:55am CT, Sept. 25: The alleged gunman was arrested late Saturday. He has been identified as 20-year-old Arcan Cetin. The FBI says that while a motive remains unclear, authorities do not have evidence that points to terrorism, or that any other similar attacks are planned in the state.
A shooting occurred at a Burlington, Washington, mall on Friday night, claiming the lives of at least five victims and injured one.
Initially, authorities had estimated that at least four people were dead. That number has since been revised. Of the fatalities, all are women. Both of the injured are men, one of whom was in critical, life-threatening condition but succumbed to his wounds early Saturday morning, according to the Seattle Times.
Washington State Patrol has changed the number of dead to 3 (from 4). All female. 2 additional shot, both men, one critical life-threatening
— KIRO 7 (@KIRO7Seattle) September 24, 2016
Shortly after 7pm PT, a suspect opened fire in Cascade Mall and fled before officers responded. Burlington is located 66 miles north of Seattle and is located about an hour from the Canadian border.
A mobile command center was set up at 8pm and authorities began sweeping Macy’s, where the incident allegedly occurred in the makeup department, in addition to officers guarding mall entrances.
According to the Skagit Valley Herald, a potential male suspect was seen dressed in grey clothing and headed toward Interstate 5.
4 confirmed deceased in the mall, shooter(s) left scene b4 police arrived, unknown # of shooter, possibly just 1, police clearing mall now
— Trooper Kelsey Harding (@wspd7pio) September 24, 2016
#Chopper7 above #CascadeMall in #Burlington showing the strong law presence after shooting. https://t.co/pvFp8s386G pic.twitter.com/j37NVJuVkU
— Morgan Palmer (@MorganKIRO7) September 24, 2016
https://twitter.com/JoannaKIRO7/status/779533185025650693
FAMILIES/FRIENDS: Survivors inside the mall will be transported via bus to “His Place” church corner of Pease Rd and Burlington Blvd
— Trooper Kelsey Harding (@wspd7pio) September 24, 2016
Survivors were transported to His Place Church just before 9:30 pm. A security camera still depicting the suspect was released prior to that.
Confirmed: Looking for 1 shooter. Hispanic Male, black shirt #CascadeMallShooting pic.twitter.com/BD5WFKcV89
— Skagit County DEM (@SkagitDEM) September 24, 2016
As of this writing, the suspect is still at large.
Update 11:04am CT Sept. 24: More information and photos have been released regarding the possible suspect.
More pics of suspect in #CascadeMallShooting pic.twitter.com/N9Xie9VAqn
— Jeff Hite (@KHQJeff) September 24, 2016
