El Paso Mall Shooter Stopped by Armed Bystander

Police El Paso, Texas Say that. “licensed-to-carry” A bystander shot the alleged shooter, who is charged with killing one person and injuring three more.

The suspect, a Hispanic 16-year-old male, is accused in the shooting of the individuals following a “confrontation ensued” On Wednesday, at 5:05 pm, two groups met at Cielo Vista Mall.

According to El Paso Police Department the confrontation escalated into an armed struggle. “physical fight,” The 16-year old pulled out a gun. Tragically shooting Angeles Zaragoza (17) and injuring another 17 year-old and a 15-year old.

According to police, Emanuel Duran (32), a licensed-to carry holder, shot Duran as Duran was pointing his gun in the direction of more people.

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An El Paso police officer is seen at the entrance to a shopping center on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Three people were also wounded and one person was killed in the shooting at Cielo Vista Mall. El Paso police spokesperson Sgt. Robert Gomez said. (AP Photo/Andrés Leighton)

“As soon as the shooting ended, the 16-year-old suspect began to run and was pointing the gun towards the direction of bystanders, including 32-year-old Emanuel Duran, a Licensed to Carry Holder. As the suspect ran towards Duran and bystanders, Duran drew his handgun and shot the suspect,” Duran said. 

Duran was also a victim of the shooting.

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A police officer stands guard at the mall’s entrance in El Paso (Texas), Wednesday, February 15, 2023. One person was reported to have been killed, while three others were injured in the shooting at Cielo Vista Mall. El Paso police spokesperson Sgt. Robert Gomez said. (AP Photo/Andrés Leighton)

Duran was assisted by an off-duty El Paso Police officer.

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A group of police officers gather at the mall’s entrance in El Paso (Texas), Wednesday, February 15, 2023. One person was reported to have been killed, while three others were injured in the shooting at Cielo Vista Mall. El Paso police spokesperson Sgt. Robert Gomez said.  (AP Photo/Andrés Leighton)

Investigators found that the were “at least” There were two other legal armed people, who weren’t involved with the shooting.

The 16-year old suspect is in Stable conditions.

Louis Casiano from Fox News contributed to this report.

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