New Delhi: A gunman shot and killed nine people and several others were injured on Saturday at a busy mall north of Dallas on Saturday, police said.
The gunman was shot dead after he began firing outside of the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas.
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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Following the incident, Texas Governor Greg Abbott called the mass shooting an “unspeakable tragedy.”
BREAKING: A mass shooting has taken place at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas.
Details below:
– Multiple victims, which include children.
– The Shooter has been confirmed to be dead.
– The Allen Police Department, has put out the following statement: “Law… pic.twitter.com/JQbYlsuisp
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In the photos and videos that have gone viral on social media shows pool of blood on sidewalks outside the mall and white sheets covering what appeared to be bodies.
Also, in the another video, the lone gunman can be seen getting out of the car and shooting at people on the sidewalk.
The Police Department informed on facebook that when the gunman started firing, an Allen Police officer was in the area on an unrelated call when he heard shots at 3:36 p.m.