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UPDATE:
Law enforcement officials have arrested a suspect in connection to last Friday’s shooting at Cascade Mall in Burlington.
According to the the Skagit County Department of Emergency Management, 20-year-old Arcan Cetin was arrested at approximately 6:30 p.m. Saturday night.
Investigators plan today: search residence, search vehicle, interview witnesses, track tips. I'll be at #CascadeMall at 12P for interview
— Sgt. Mark Francis (@wspd7pio) September 25, 2016
In a media release the Skagit County Department of Emergency Management says the Oak Harbor man was arrested thanks to a tip from the public, which lead them to associates and family of the suspected shooter.
From there, the DEM said investigators reviewed security footage from nearby businesses and identified the suspect’s vehicle.
Burlington Shooter in Oak Harbor. Looks like he's caught by the cops. pic.twitter.com/mgrcEQ7DSq
— Zacharyâš’Mckinzey (@ZacharyMckinzey) September 25, 2016
So far, they say they haven’t yet established any motive for the shooting, but plan to search Cetin’s home and vehicle for more information.
The Skagit County Coroner is expected to release more information about the victims on Monday.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Five people lost their lives on Friday evening as a lone shooter opened fire inside Cascade Mall in Burlington, Washington.
If anyone has information about the #CascadeMallShooting suspect, please call police 360-428-3211 or scinv@co.skagit.wa.us pic.twitter.com/uN6a5AYixd
— Skagit County DEM (@SkagitDEM) September 24, 2016
4 confirmed deceased in the mall, shooter(s) left scene b4 police arrived, unknown # of shooter, possibly just 1, police clearing mall now
— Sgt. Mark Francis (@wspd7pio) September 24, 2016
The shooter, who left the scene before police arrived, is being described as a Hispanic male wearing grey. He is still on the loose and was last seen travelling towards Interstate 5, which is about one hour north of Seattle.
Here is the shooter. We believe just one shooter. Notify authorities if you see him. Armed with rifle. pic.twitter.com/GXeWCPYnx5
— Sgt. Mark Francis (@wspd7pio) September 24, 2016
Four women died inside the mall as a result of the shooting and a fifth man died at hospital because of critical injuries.
According to Sgt. Mark Francis, survivors and those inside the mall were transported to a church following the shooting.
The suspect was seen walking into the mall alone. Minutes later, he was seen with a rifle inside Macy's. During a press conference streamed live on Periscope, officers said the rifle was found at the scene after the shooter fled.
EMS starting to enter to attend to injured inside Mall w/ police escort and after initial clearance. pic.twitter.com/Nkfb7co6sa
— Sgt. Mark Francis (@wspd7pio) September 24, 2016
Eleven search teams and two K9 teams were on location at the mall trying to unlock doors and find all survivors inside.
KelownaNow will update this story when more information becomes available
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