The shooting took place at a shopping centre in Washington state.
Four women has been shot dead and others critically injured according to reports.
Police are still searching for the gunman. CCTV footage of the suspect was released, which revealed young Hispanic male.
The shootings occurred around 7pm local time at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Washington, about 65 miles north of Seattle.
URGENT: Police Seeking This Man Believed To Be The #Burlington Shooter At #CascadeMall. Have Info CALL (802)658-2704 pic.twitter.com/Gy6BwyP1aF
— Deplorable🎃Texan (@MediaJuggernaut) September 24, 2016
Governor of Washington Jay Inslee, on Twitter, has advised locals to follow detour warnings and to stay close to friends and loved ones until more information emerges.
Many questions remain but @wastatepatrol and local law enforcement are on the scene working swiftly to locate the shooter and clear the area
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) September 24, 2016
