Authorities Identify Suspect in Louisiana Mall Sh**ting That Claimed Teen Girl’s Life

On Thursday, six people were injured in a horrific mass shooting that took place at a mall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Here’s our original report:

Now, we have a major update.

17-year-old Markel Lee has been arrested in connection with the shooting.

Authorities say he turned himself in.

Here’s Markel Lee’s mugshot:

Police are currently searching for additional suspects.

Sadly, one of the victims injured in yesterday’s shooting has passed away.

She was identified as 17-year-old Martha Odom, a student at Ascension Episcopal School in the nearby town of Lafayette.

Another victim, 43-year-old Donnie Guillory, is still fighting for his life at the hospital.