Authorities in Texas said that an incident at Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday afternoon resulted in eight fatalities and seven injuries.
According to Jonathan Boyd, the chief of the Allen Fire Department, four of the injured people are stable while the other three are still in serious condition. With the accused gunman included, there have been a total of nine fatalities: seven at the scene and two who later died from their wounds.
At a news conference on Saturday night, Police Chief Brian Harvey stated that when gunfire broke out at Allen Premium Outlets at 3:36 p.m., a police officer was nearby attending to an unrelated incident.
The officer “engaged the suspect and neutralized the threat,” according to the police. A law enforcement source told Fox News that they believe the alleged gunman acted alone and that the suspect is now deceased.
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local officials hold a press briefing regarding the Texas mall shooting
A spokesman for Medical City Healthcare informed FOX 4 Dallas that eight individuals, ranging in age from 5 to 61, were being treated at their facilities.
Earlier on Saturday, the ATF Dallas Field Division tweeted that it was responding to a gunshot scenario. Additionally present were FBI agents.
Joshua W. Barnwell, the operations administrator, told FOX 4 Dallas that he heard at least 30 gunshots and counted 60 or so rounds of ammo on the ground.
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Hundreds of people can be seen leaving the mall after the gunfire in aerial footage. In (FOX 4 Dallas)
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A mother who was with her daughter at the mall reported hearing popping noises and seeing sparks fly.
“We were outside the Converse store and we just heard all this popping,” Elaine Penicaro told FOX 4. “We all kind of stopped, and then a second later, just ‘Pop, pop, pop, pop, pop,’ and there were sparks flying like it was right in front of us.”
On Saturday afternoon, the Allen Police Department issued a tweet requesting that everyone stay away from the area.
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Texas law enforcement present
In a statement, Texas Governor Greg Abbott expressed his condolences and reaffirmed that the state will support local leaders with resources. In (FOX 4 Dallas)
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At Allen Premium Outlets, law enforcement is present. There is a current inquiry going on, according to the statement. Please stay away from the area till further notice.
In a statement, Texas Governor Greg Abbott expressed his condolences and reaffirmed that the state will support local leaders with resources.
Abbott stated in the statement, “Our hearts are with the people of Allen, Texas, tonight during this unspeakable tragedy.” “I have spoken with Mayor Fulk and DPS Director McCraw, as well as other state and local leaders, and I have offered the State of Texas’ full support to local officials to ensure that all necessary assistance and resources, such as DPS officers, Texas Rangers, and investigative resources, are quickly deployed.”
