A citizen legally carrying a firearm neutralized the 16-year-old citizen accused of killing one and injuring three more in a Texas mall shooting, according to the El Paso Police Department
The heroic citizen, 32-year-old Emanuel Duran, took a shot at the suspect in the Cielo Vista Mall as he pointed his gun toward a group of mallgoers.
“As soon as the shooting ended, the 16-year-old suspect began to run and was pointing the gun toward the direction of bystanders, including 32-year-old Emanuel Duran, a Licensed to Carry Holder. As the suspect ran toward Duran and bystanders, Duran drew his handgun and shot the suspect,” the El Paso PD said.
Press Release: Investigation Continues on Shooting at Cielo Vista Mall pic.twitter.com/LvabE4IzMO
— EL PASO POLICE DEPT (@EPPOLICE) February 18, 2023
Duran, after shooting the suspect, assisted an off-duty El Paso police officer in providing first aid to the suspect, who is in stable condition, according to Just The News.
The suspect – who is too young to be named in the official report – was carrying a handgun illegally, according to El Paso PD Sergeant Robert Gomez:
“It’s always concerning especially when a 16-year-old has a stolen handgun and fires a weapon inside a very crowded mall. It’s very concerning, it’s very disturbing actually.”
A 17-year-old was killed in the tragic shooting.
Matt Couch posted a clip to Twitter showing some of the scenes from the harrowing event as it unfolded.
BREAKING: Shooting at Mall in El Paso, Texas at least 4 shot and 1 dead… developing story.. pic.twitter.com/iE6NXZUfEL
— Matt Couch (@RealMattCouch) February 16, 2023
According to CBS News, the shooting was caused after a fight between two groups of people in the mall turned violent.
