A gunman has shot and killed multiple people at a shopping centre in El Paso, Texas, USA, police have confirmed.
Three people are in custody and there is no longer an active shooter.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told Fox News that between 15 and 20 people were shot, though he did not indicate how many were fatally injured.
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El Paso Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at Cielo Vista Mall just before 11am local time.
The force earlier issued a series of tweets, advising people to stay away from the area:
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Witness Vanessa Saenz told Fox News she saw a woman fall to the ground.
She said: "All of a sudden you heard what sounded like fireworks, really loud fireworks.
"You could hear the pops, one right after another and at that point as I was turning, I saw a lady, seemed she was coming out of Walmart, headed to her car. She had her groceries in her cart and I saw her just fall."
Walmart has issued a statement regarding the shooting.
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The statement read: "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."
President Donald Trump has been briefed about the shooting, White House deputy press secretary Steven Groves said.
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