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Authorities seek gunman, answers in Washington state attack

Associated Press
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    This Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 frame from surveillance video provided by the Washington State Patrol shows the suspect in a shooting rampage at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Wash., as authorities seek the public's help in identifying and locating him. The weapon was recovered but the suspect remained at large early Saturday. (Washington State Patrol via AP) (The Associated Press)

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    This Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 frame from surveillance video provided by the Washington State Patrol shows the suspect in a shooting rampage at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Wash., as authorities seek the public's help in identifying and locating him. The weapon was recovered but the suspect remained at large early Saturday. (Washington State Patrol via AP) (The Associated Press)

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    A Burlington Police Dept. officer stands guard at a side entrance to the Macy's department store at the Cascade Mall, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Burlington, Wash. Authorities said Saturday several people were dead after the shooting Friday night and the suspect was still at large. The identity of the suspect, his motive and how he got a rifle into the mall remained unanswered. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) (The Associated Press)

Police are searching for a gunman who killed five people in the makeup department of a Macy's store at a mall north of Seattle. Here are some things to know:

WHAT HAPPENED?

Authorities say the gunman initially entered the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Washington, without a weapon shortly before 7 p.m. Friday. About 10 minutes later, he appeared on surveillance video with a rifle and started shooting in the makeup department of the Macy's store.

His motive was unknown. The FBI said there was no evidence of terrorism.

WHAT ABOUT THE SUSPECT?

Little is known about the man, who has not yet been identified or located. Police described him as young and Hispanic.

After the shooting, he was seen walking toward Interstate 5.

Police asked the public for any information that might aid the investigation.

HOW IS THE COMMUNITY REACTING?

Residents of Burlington — an agricultural community of about 8,000 people about 60 miles north of Seattle — were anxious and afraid.

Maria Elena Vasquez attended a community gathering Saturday and said she was nervous about taking her 7-year-old daughter to her soccer game.

Mayor Steve Sexton said the city has "probably changed forever."

WHAT ABOUT THE VICTIMS?

Authorities have not released names and only said the four female victims ranged from teens to seniors. No age was given for the male victim.