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| At least 3 injured after gunman goes on rampage at Arizona mall, one suspect in custody | At least 3 injured after gunman goes on rampage at Arizona mall, one suspect in custody |
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| At least three people have been shot after a gunman, reportedly wielding an AR-15 style rifle at the time of the attack, opened fire at a mall outside Phoenix, Arizona. One suspect has been apprehended. | At least three people have been shot after a gunman, reportedly wielding an AR-15 style rifle at the time of the attack, opened fire at a mall outside Phoenix, Arizona. One suspect has been apprehended. |
| The incident unfolded about 7.25 p.m local time at the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale, a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, some 9 miles northwest of Phoenix. | The incident unfolded about 7.25 p.m local time at the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale, a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, some 9 miles northwest of Phoenix. |
| At least three people were shot, including one critically, ABC reported, citing local police. Witnesses, including Arizona State Sen. Martín Quezada, meanwhile, reported that there are “multiple victims” resulting from the incident. | At least three people were shot, including one critically, ABC reported, citing local police. Witnesses, including Arizona State Sen. Martín Quezada, meanwhile, reported that there are “multiple victims” resulting from the incident. |
| While police so far have not released details on the shooter’s weapon of choice, Querzada, who shared his account of the incident on Twitter, reported that the individual was armed with an AR-15. | While police so far have not released details on the shooter’s weapon of choice, Querzada, who shared his account of the incident on Twitter, reported that the individual was armed with an AR-15. |
| “I just witnessed an armed terrorist with an AR-15 shoot up Westgate. There are multiple victims.” | “I just witnessed an armed terrorist with an AR-15 shoot up Westgate. There are multiple victims.” |
| Massive police presence has been reported at the scene, with videos showing dozens of police cars rushing to the mall. | Massive police presence has been reported at the scene, with videos showing dozens of police cars rushing to the mall. |
| Footage has surfaced on social media purporting to be filmed by the alleged gunman, identifying himself as Armando Junior Hernandez. The video consists of several edits, showing a cache of weapons, Hernandez's driving to the site as well as the alleged moment of the shooting. | Footage has surfaced on social media purporting to be filmed by the alleged gunman, identifying himself as Armando Junior Hernandez. The video consists of several edits, showing a cache of weapons, Hernandez's driving to the site as well as the alleged moment of the shooting. |
| “My name is Armando Junior Hernandez and I'm going to be the shooter of Westgate, 2020. That’s to get back to mean society. Let’s get this done,” the man says casually in one of the clips.Another video shows him firing rounds into a dark alley. | “My name is Armando Junior Hernandez and I'm going to be the shooter of Westgate, 2020. That’s to get back to mean society. Let’s get this done,” the man says casually in one of the clips.Another video shows him firing rounds into a dark alley. |
| The disturbing footage concludes with a interaction between the alleged gunman and one of his victims, who is seen lying on the ground in a parking lot after apparently being shot. | The disturbing footage concludes with a interaction between the alleged gunman and one of his victims, who is seen lying on the ground in a parking lot after apparently being shot. |
| The woman can be heard pleading with the attacker as he suggests his motives, saying: “Society is bullsh*t. Society is f*cking sh*t.” RT cannot independently verify the authenticity of the footage. | The woman can be heard pleading with the attacker as he suggests his motives, saying: “Society is bullsh*t. Society is f*cking sh*t.” RT cannot independently verify the authenticity of the footage. |
| Arizona Governor Doug Doucey has extended condolences to the victims of the shooting and those affected on Twitter. Arizona entered “phase 1” of economy reopening on Friday, when Ducey lifted the statewide “stay-at-home” order, paving way for the malls to reopen following protracted lockdowns. | |
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