UPDATE: Up to 18 people shot at Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, local NBC affiliate KTSM reports. Details soon.
Police and other emergency services are responding to reports of an active shooting at the Walmart near the Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, Texas, local officials and witnesses say. Only few details were immediately available.
The incident began at about 11 a.m. on Saturday when officers were called for an active shooter at Walmart. It was not immediately clear if police have confirmed a shooting and, if so, what is the status of the suspect.
While police have yet to confirm injuries, local NBC affiliate KTSM reported that there are multiple injuries in the Walmart. A caller who works at Walmart said a man walked into the store with a rifle and opened fire.
A large number of emergency services have been called to the scene while officers work to secure the scene.
“Active Shooter in area of Hawkins and Gateway East. Scene is still active avoid the area,†police said in a tweet. “Stay away from Cielo Vista Mall Area.â€
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