In a Dallas subarb on Saturday, at least nine people—including the shooter—were killed and seven more were injured.
According to Allen Fire Department Chief Jonathan Boyd, nine victims were taken to local hospitals while seven people, including the shooter, were pronounced dead at the site
Eight patients, ranging in age from 5 to 61, were being treated, according to a written statement from medical city Healthcare, a hospital group in the Dallas region.
A gunman appears to exit a car on the driver’s side before opening fire in front of the outlet mall, according to a dash cam footage shared on social media.
Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, said in a statement that he had spoken with both Steven McCraw, the director of the Texas Department of public Safety, and Ken Fulk, the mayor of Allen.
Numerous ambulances, armoured trucks, and police cars arrived at the area. Police were observed escorting hundreds of people away from the mall.
Fontayne Pyton, 35, was in an H&M store when he heard gunfire through the headphones.
Fontayne Pyton, 35, was sporting, according to the Associated Press. He said, ‘It was so loud, it sounded like it was outside.’
President Biden had been informed of the incident and was in contact with local and law enforcement authorities to provide support.
Approximately 25 miles north of Dallas's city center lies Allen, which has a population of roughly 109,000.
On Sunday at 5 o' clock at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, there will be a vigil.