#Socialites, join us in sending prayers to those involved in the Allen Premium outlets shooting. It is reported that there are at least nine people have been left hurt in the Texas mall shooting and several fatalities being confirmed — including the gunman, who was dressed in all black, and wearing tactical gear.
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Allen Premium Outlets Shooting: Several Fatalities Confirmed And At Least 9 Hurt At Texas Mall
On Saturday afternoon (May 6), reports began circulating that there was an active shooter at the Allen Premium Outlets mall, which sits in a suburb of Dallas.
Shortly after the breaking news, video footage began circulating along with the reports — showing the exact moment the shooter exited their vehicle outside of an H&M store and began firing their weapon.
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It is reported that local law enforcement officials in Allen, Texas responded to the shooting, along with ATF personnel. Upon their arrival, they searched for a second gunman, which they did not find, leaving them to conclude that the gunman, who is now deceased, acted alone.
An investigation is underway and police have yet to identify the shooter. However, the latest reports reveal that at least nine people are known to have been hospitalized after the shooting.
Additionally, Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd says officials have begun to confirm there are also several deceased victims — but they have not specified the number because authorities do not have an accurate count, as they are still conducting their investigation.
A Dallas-area medical group has also stated that they have been treating victims as young as 5-years-old and as old as 61-years-old.
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Elsewhere, U.S. Representative Keith Self has released a statement also noting there are multiple casualties, including the gunman. Self said, “The shooter is dead and I am told by law enforcement that there was only one shooter, they have now confirmed that. There are now multiple victims but I am going to leave that to law enforcement to announce. The scene is now secure but it’s fluid.”
Also, Governor Greg Abbott spoke out and called the shooting an “unspeakable tragedy,” adding that “our hearts are with the people Allen, Texas.”
Meanwhile, police in Allen continue to tell residents to avoid the area.
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