See The Moment A US Consular Was Almost Assassinated By Gunman In Public.

A suspect in the shooting was arrested earlier today, the state prosecutor's office said.

The Jalisco state prosecutor said on Twitter special agents made the arrest, but did not provide further details including the name of the suspect or any motive.

Ashcraft was in stable condition at a local hospital following the shooting, with a source telling Reuters he had been shot in the chest.