A gunman opened fire at a mall in Burlington, Wash. Friday night leaving multiple people dead.
Sgt. Mark Francis with the Washington State Patrol said at least four people have been killed in the attack and the suspect remains at large.
The shooting happened at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Wash., about 105 kilometres north of Seattle. The mall was evacuated.
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Emergency medical personnel were cleared to enter the mall and attend to any injuries. It wasn’t immediately clear how many people were hurt.
Authorities said the gunman fled the scene. He is described as an Hispanic male wearing gray.
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A search at the mall and surrounding area was underway late Friday night. Skagit County Department of Emergency Management urged people to avoid the mall area.
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