GLENDALE, Ariz. — Multiple people were shot by a man armed with an AR-15 style rifle at the Westgate Entertainment District, a large shopping mall northwest of Phoenix.
One suspect is in custody, according to police.
Police confirmed that at least three people were shot Wednesday evening at the shopping center in Glendale. One victim is listed in critical condition while the two others had non-life threatening injuries, Glendale Police Officer Tiffany Ngalula said Wednesday night.
Glendale PD: three injuries, no deaths confirmed; Glendale PD located suspect and took him into custody. Glendale PD is still doing safety checks. #12News pic.twitter.com/D5WUzCMciU
— Mitch Carr (@mitchcarrtv) May 21, 2020
In a statement to CNN, Westgate Entertainment District said they were “deeply troubled by this incident, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.”
“Westgate will continue to work closely with the Glendale Police Department and in-house security to best ensure the safety of our customers, tenants and residents,” the statement said.
Arizona State Senator Martin Quezada was at the mall during the shooting. He said that there were multiple victims and the shooter used what he believed to be an AR-15 rifle in the attack.
I saw 2 victims with my own eyes. Not sure how many others I saw the shooter. Being told not to say anything else about details 'til I speak to police. I'm ok. Lots of shaken up people.
— Sen. Martín Quezada (@SenQuezada29) May 21, 2020
Arizona Governor, Doug Ducey said on Twitter that he is monitoring the situation.
We are monitoring this closely. @Arizona_DPS has been in contact with @GlendaleAZPD throughout the situation and the state stands ready to support. https://t.co/Vf6lwS8T4o
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) May 21, 2020
Police were shutting down the area for safety, authorities said.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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