Shots Fired at Coronado Mall, Security Guard Shot, Suspect in Custody

Albuquerque –

At around 12:55PM, shots rang out at Coronado Mall near the Footlocker. Reportedly, a security guard was shot. Their condition is unknown, but they were transported to a local area hospital.

THIS IS NOT AN ACTIVE SHOOTER.

The suspect is in custody.

There is a large police presence near Aspen Dental, Saggios, Fuddruckers, Footlocker, and other areas of the mall. We have reporters at the scene trying to learn more.

UDPATE 2:53PM:

APD said a 17-year-old male was sleeping in the Fuddruckers restaurant and security kicked him out. During trespassing, the teen was escorted outside and he produced a firearm. He fired shots at the security guard and striking him in the leg. He is in stable condition and alert.

The teen ran across the street to a business complex and APD officers were able to locate him. He threw a gun underneath a vehicle and was taken into custody.