Shooting at Texas Outlet Leaves Multiple Victims; suspect was shot
On its Twitter account (@Allen_Police), the Allen Police Department reported that "an active investigation is underway" and asked to avoid approaching the area.
Local media reported multiple victims, including children.
At least one suspect in the attack was confirmed dead, and there were multiple victims, including children, local ABC news affiliate WFAA reported, citing the Collins County sheriff.
Censored video showing the mass shooting suspect dead on the floor on the site of Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas. The suspect, who appears to be white, and possibly in his early 20s, is seen wearing tactical clothing. pic.twitter.com/EvfZXOSyYO
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Meanwhile, police were searching for a second shooter in the incident that occurred at the Allen Premium Outlets, a sprawling shopping complex in the city of Allen, CNN reported.
At the moment, there is no official confirmation of injuries or fatalities.
The shooting began shortly after 3:30 p.m. local time (2030 GMT), according to local media reports.
Terrorist attack has taken place at the Allen Premium Outlets Mall in Dallas-Fortworth, Texas, resulting in multiple civilian casualties with the shooter appearing to have targeted children. The terrorist has confirmed to have been killed by Dallas PD.
More details coming soon. pic.twitter.com/GCEuuuRWLt
—George A. Hamalian (@gahamalian) May 7, 2023
📼VIDEO: Mass shooter neutralized outside a store in Allen Premium Outlets, Texaspic.twitter.com/27MRXQixzn
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It's Saturday and another active shooting is happening in @GregAbbott_TX's state. As of now disgraceful Greg hasn't said a word about the shooting at Allen Premium Outlets. Because of him guns have filled the streets in the wrong hands. pic.twitter.com/90Ikt49Obv
— Opal (@Opalluvs) May 6, 2023
Because of what happened, the Mexican Consulate in Dallas indicated that it has contacted local authorities to find out if there are Mexican people affected.
He @ConsulMexDal is aware of the incident that occurred today at the mall in Allen, Tx. Local authorities ask not to approach the area, investigation in development. We have contacted authorities in case of affected Mexican people.#CIAM 520 623 7874
📱 214 6210128 pic.twitter.com/p2hje5Sgh1— ConsulMexDal (@ConsulMexDal) May 6, 2023
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