Texas 'licensed-to-carry' bystander shot El Paso mall shooter as he targeted more would-be victims El Paso, Texas police say a permitted bystander shot the suspect in a mall shooting on Wednesday, which was the result of a confrontation between 2 gangs.
“As the suspect ran towards Duran and bystanders, Duran drew his handgun and shot the suspect.”
According to reports, Duran and an off-duty El Paso police officer who was working security provided first aid to the suspect and the others injured in the incident.
The handgun used by the suspect had been reported stolen, El Paso police Sgt. Robert Gomez said, according to CNN.
“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,” Gomez said, according to KTSM-TV.
Police said the 16-year-old suspect is hospitalized in stable condition. Charges are pending against him.
Mall Shooter Stopped Cold as Bystander Draws His Weapon and Joins the Fight: Police
“As the suspect ran towards Duran and bystanders, Duran drew his handgun and shot the suspect.”
According to reports, Duran and an off-duty El Paso police officer who was working security provided first aid to the suspect and the others injured in the incident.
The handgun used by the suspect had been reported stolen, El Paso police Sgt. Robert Gomez said, according to CNN.
“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,” Gomez said, according to KTSM-TV.
Police said the 16-year-old suspect is hospitalized in stable condition. Charges are pending against him.
Mall Shooter Stopped Cold as Bystander Draws His Weapon and Joins the Fight: Police
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