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One arrested, one sought in Baton Rouge mall shooting

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Baton Rouge Police have booked one person in connection with the mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana Thursday that left a high school senior from Lafayette dead.

Markel Lee, 17, was booked with first-degree murder, five counts attempted first-degree murder and illegal use of weapons on a warrant. Baton Rouge Police say he has an "extensive" criminal record in the juvenile justice system.

Police also are trying to identify this man:

If you know who he is, call police or Crime Stoppers.

Here's the mug shot and info on Lee:

This is a developing story, we'll update as soon as we can.