EL PASO, TX. (THECOUNT) — At least 18 people were shot inside the Walmart. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time, according to local reports Saturday afternoon.

The shooting is reported Saturday afternoon at the Walmart, located at, 7101 Gateway Blvd W, in El Paso, TX.

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El Paso Police and multiple other law enforcement agencies are responding to a shooting at the Walmart an active shooter situation, reports KTSM.

“Scene is still active,” the police wrote, adding, “avoid the area.”

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