A shooting at an outlet mall in a Dallas suburb on Saturday afternoon has resulted in the death of at least nine people, including the shooter, and seven others sustaining injuries, according to police.
While responding to another call, an officer from the Allen Police Department heard gunshots and located and "neutralized" the shooter. It is believed that the shooter acted alone.
The department's tweet stated that a multi-agency response helped to secure the mall. Of the nine people transported to area hospitals, seven were pronounced dead on the scene, including the shooter, and two others have since passed away.
Three individuals are in critical condition, while four are in stable condition. Medical City Healthcare, a Dallas-area hospital system, reported that eight people between the ages of 5 and 61 are under treatment.
The incident remains an ongoing investigation, as stated by the police chief for the Allen Police Department.
A shooter was caught on dash cam video exiting a vehicle on the driver's side and firing shots in front of the outlet mall.
In response, several police vehicles, armored trucks, and ambulances arrived at the scene, and hundreds of people were evacuated from the area with police directing them away from the mall.
Fontayne Payton, who was at an H&M store during the incident, reported hearing loud gunfire through his headphones. Police Chief Harvey expressed his condolences to the victims' families, acknowledging the tragedy and apologizing for their loss.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement, offering full support to local officials and deploying necessary assistance and resources, including DPS officers, Texas Rangers, and investigative resources.
A shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets in Texas has left several victims, according to reports. Police and emergency services quickly responded to the scene, with videos on social media showing a shooter exiting a vehicle before opening fire.
Hundreds of people were evacuated from the area, with some witnesses reporting the sound of gunfire inside a nearby store. Police Chief Harvey expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and acknowledged the need for answers.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has offered support to local officials, including the deployment of resources such as DPS officers and Texas Rangers.
The White House has also released a statement indicating that President Biden is in touch with law enforcement and local officials to offer support. A vigil has been scheduled in the city of Allen, with more details to follow.
As this is a developing story, we will provide updates from credible news sources and authorities as more information becomes available.
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