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GLENDALE, Arizona — Police swarmed a shopping complex in Glendale, Arizona Wednesday afternoon due to a shooting.
Videos circulating online purported to show a live recorded Snapchat video from the alleged shooter, identifying himself as Armando Junior Hernandez. He appears to be in his late teens or early 20s and Hispanic.
The person in the video shows a rifle and says, “Hello, I’m going to be the shooter of Westgate 2020. This is to get back at mean society. So, let’s get this done.”
A spokesperson for Westgate Entertainment District said in a statement:
We can confirm that a shooting happened this evening at Westgate Entertainment District. We are deeply troubled by this incident and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. Westgate will continue to work closely with the Glendale Police Department and in-house security to best ensure the safety of our customers, tenants and residents. Additional questions should be directed to the Glendale Police Department.
The suspect has been taken into custody.