On Saturday, Nine people were killed and seven others were wounded after a gunman opened fire at an outdoor mall north of Dallas, Texas, officials said.
Allen police officials mentioned that the alleged gunman, who died after a confrontation with police, was among the seven people killed at Allen Premium Outlets, the scene of the shooting.
Officials reported that nine more people were taken to hospitals, where two later died. Authorities said the ages of the victims at the hospital ranged from 5 to 61.
Several law enforcement agencies responded at around 3:30 p.m. Saturday to outlets in the Dallas suburb, where an active shooter was reported.
"This is a tragedy. People will be looking for answers," Allen Police Chief Brian Harvey said during a press briefing. "We're sorry that those families are experiencing that loss."
Aerial footage from the scene showed shoppers being evacuated from stores, many with their arms in the air.
None of the victims' names have been released. Information about the suspect has not been publicly disclosed.
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