ALLEN, Texas – Authorities said nine people have died in a shooting at a Dallas area outlet mall Saturday.
At a news conference Saturday, Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said a total of seven people were found dead at the scene of the shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets.
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Nine people were taken to the hospital after the shooting. Of those nine, two others have died bringing the total dead to nine. The suspected shooter is among the dead.
Seven people remain in the hospital. Three of them are in critical condition while four are in stable condition.
Allen Police Chief Brian Harvey said they believe the shooter acted alone and are urging anyone with videos of the incident to come forward to help with the investigation.
“Our hearts are devastated and broken tonight,” State Rep. Jeff Leach said at the news conference.
Gov. Greg Abbott released a statement following the shooting Saturday.
“Our hearts are with the people of Allen, Texas tonight during this unspeakable tragedy,” said Abbott. “I have been in contact with Mayor Fulk and DPS Director McCraw as well as other state and local leaders and offered the full support of the State of Texas to local officials to ensure all needed assistance and resources are swiftly deployed, including DPS officers, Texas Rangers, and investigative resources.”
Rep. Keith Self, who represents Texas’ 3rd Congressional District, said on Twitter that there are multiple casualties reported and that one shooter was down.
We are devestated by the tragic news of the shootings that took place at the Allen Premium Outlets today. Our prayers are with the victims and their families and all law enforcement on the scene.
— Rep. Keith Self (@RepKeithSelf) May 6, 2023
This is an ongoing situation, but Allen PD has full control of the scene. A…
Allen police said an officer on an unrelated call heard gunshots at the outlet mall at 3:36 p.m. The officer engaged the suspect and neutralized him.
Our hearts are with the individuals and families impacted by this tragic event. Another briefing will be provided later this evening with additional details.
— Allen Police Department (@Allen_Police) May 6, 2023
Sen. Ted Cruz also released a statement saying he was praying for the victim’s of the shooting.
Heidi and I are praying for the families of the victims of the horrific mall shooting in Allen, Texas. We pray also for the broader Collin County community that’s in shock from this tragedy.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 7, 2023