Four people were fatally shot in the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Skagit County, Friday evening, according to a Washington State Patrol trooper.
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Police have responded to a Cascade Mall shooting in Burlington, Wash.
According to reports, an armed man entered the Macy’s store shortly after 7 p.m.
ABC News is reporting that four people are dead and the location of the shooter is unknown.
Sgt. Mark Francis of the Washington State Patrol tweeted that authorities believe there is only one shooter. A search at the mall and surrounding area is underway. He is described as a Hispanic male wearing grey.
Police are now moving through the mall and clearing areas for safety.
Reports from the scene said multiple SWAT teams are in and around the mall, which is popular with shoppers from British Columbia.
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Skagit County Department of Emergency Management sent out a message on Twitter urging people to stay away from the mall.
