1 killed in shooting at Fashion Island retail center in Newport Beach

Police and emergency medical personnel are seen Tuesday outside Fashion Island after a fatal shooting at the Newport Beach retail center. (Photo by OC HAWK)

NEWPORT BEACH – A person was killed Tuesday during an apparent robbery and shooting at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

Initial reports from police indicated a mid-afternoon robbery at the shopping mall led to one of the suspects opening fire, an official said.

There was no immediate description of a suspect or whether more than one person was shot.

News video from the scene showed a police had placed a tent over a victim on a street at the center.

City News Service contributed to this story.