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AT LEAST 9 VICTIMS, INCLUDING GUNMAN, IN ALLEN TEXAS MALL SHOOTING

The suspect was also killed by a police officer who was in the area on an
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337d ago / 12:16 PM CEST


‘WE ARE IN SHOCK’: VIGIL HELD FOR SHOOTING VICTIMS




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338d ago / 7:20 AM CEST


FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER TO OPEN IN ALLEN

Phil Helsel

A center to offer people support services and crisis assistance will open in
Allen on Monday in the wake of Saturday’s mass shooting, officials said.

The Family Assistance Center was scheduled to open at 10 a.m., the FBI said in a
statement. The FBI and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives are among those assisting in Allen.

Authorities also said they would resume efforts Monday to reunite people with
their vehicles that were left at Allen Premium Outlets.


338d ago / 6:09 AM CEST


DALLAS MAVERICKS URGE FANS TO DEMAND ACTION AFTER SHOOTING

Phil Helsel

The Dallas Mavericks urged people Sunday to demand action from legislators on
gun violence after mass shooting in Allen.

The NBA team said in a statement that it offered its support to Allen and that
“we understand this is not enough.”

“As guns are the leading cause of death for children and teens in America, the
mass shooting that happened yesterday has become an unfortunate reality,” the
Mavericks said.

“It is our duty to turn words into action to address this multifaceted and
growing problem,” the team said.

The Mavs, who did not advocate for any policy in Sunday’s statement, urged
people to contact federal, state and local representatives “to demand action and
save lives.”

Allen is around 25 miles north of the team’s home court, American Airlines
Center in downtown Dallas.


338d ago / 3:13 AM CEST


NEVER THOUGHT IT WOULD HAPPEN HERE, MOURNER SAYS AT VIGIL

Char Adams

ALLEN, Texas — Around 100 people gathered at the Allen outlet mall Sunday for a
vigil for those killed and injured in Saturday’s mass shooting.

Holding candles, they assembled at a memorial by Allen Premium Outlets.

“I never thought this would happen in Allen, Texas. We’re suburbs; we’re love.
We’re Black, we’re white, Hispanic. But we’re all together," Allen community
leader Cheryl Jackson, 54, said of the city of around 106,000.

A prayer vigil was also held at a church in Allen on Sunday. "Our hearts were
broken yesterday," Mayor Ken Fulk said.

Cheryl Jackson speaks to mourners Sunday evening at Allen Premium Outlets
outside Dallas.Char Adams/NBC News


338d ago / 2:16 AM CEST


VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: AMERICANS DESERVE TO BE SAFE FROM GUN VIOLENCE

Phil Helsel

Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday called a Texas mall shooting that killed
eight people a senseless act of violence and urged Congress to strengthen gun
safety laws.

“While there is much we do not yet know about this attack, here is what we do
know: all Americans deserve to be safe from gun violence. But they are not. Not
because we do not know the solutions. Not because the American people are
divided on this issue — even a majority of gun owners support sensible reforms,”
Harris said in a statement.

President Joe Biden earlier also expressed his condolences to the victims, and
he asked Congress “to send me a bill banning assault weapons and high-capacity
magazines.” The president also called for universal background checks and safe
storage measures.


338d ago / 1:33 AM CEST


OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE SHOOTING AS CASE OF RACIAL OR ETHNICALLY MOTIVATED VIOLENT
EXTREMISM

Jonathan Dienst

Ken Dilanian

Jonathan Dienst and Ken Dilanian

Authorities are investigating the Allen outlet mall massacre as a case of racial
or ethnically motivated violent extremism, two senior law enforcement officials
said Sunday.

Officials believe the suspect, Mauricio Garcia, 33, acted alone, one of the
officials said.

The two law enforcement officials said a preliminary review of what are believed
to be the suspect's social media accounts reveal hundreds of posts that include
racially or ethnically motivated violent rhetoric, including neo-Nazi material
and content espousing white supremacy.

The officials stressed that the investigation was ongoing. The preliminary
review found the gunman's posts were not liked or shared by other users.


338d ago / 12:39 AM CEST


VIDEO CAPTURES THE MOMENT THE ATTACK BEGAN



WARNING: Some viewers may find this content disturbing

Dashcam video, which police confirm is authentic, shows the moment a gunman
leaves his car and opens fire on people standing outside stores at Allen Premium
Outlets in Allen. The outlet mall, a popular regional attraction for residents
and tourists across North Texas, as well as from neighboring states, was
humming, like thousands of other malls across the U.S., on a sunny May
afternoon.

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338d ago / 12:27 AM CEST


ALLEN OFFERING FREE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO COMMUNITY

Char Adams

ALLEN, Texas — Mayor Ken Fulk said at a vigil Sunday night the city has set up a
fund for victims and their families.

The city is also partnering with an organization called LifePath Systems to
offer free mental health services to anyone in need.

"Our hearts were broken yesterday," Fulk told the people who had assembled to
pay tribute to the dead, "and we are here to offer you our support."



338d ago / 12:20 AM CEST


DALLAS STARS CANCEL PLAYOFF WATCH PARTY

The Associated Press

DALLAS — The Dallas Stars canceled a watch party that had been planned during
their road playoff game Sunday night in the plaza outside their home arena,
which is less than 30 miles from the mall where eight people were killed
Saturday.

While Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference playoff semifinals went on as
scheduled Sunday night against the Kraken in Seattle, the Stars said they opted
against having the watch party outside the American Airlines Center “out of
respect for the victims, families and community of Allen.”

Coach Pete DeBoer, speaking in Seattle during the team’s morning skate Sunday,
said the Stars were “heartbroken.”

Allen Premium Outlets, a sprawling outdoor shopping center, is about 14 miles
from the Stars’ practice facility and offices in Frisco, Texas. DeBoer, in his
first season as coach, said that his family shops there and that Stars players
go there, as well.

“It’s really close to home obviously, and just tragic,” DeBoer said. “Frankly,
when you hear victims as young as 5 years old, you just, you get tired of
hearing it. I think when you hear Sandy Hook and Parkland and Nashville, you
know, unless it’s in your backyard, you compartmentalize it and put it aside.
And then when it happens in your backyard, you realize, you know, the horror of
it.”



338d ago / 11:27 PM CEST


PHOTOS: A MEMORIAL FOR THE VICTIMS


People put together a memorial for the victims of a mass shooting at a mall in
Allen, Texas, on Sunday.Char Adams / NBC NewsPeople pray for the victims.Char
Adams / NBC News


338d ago / 10:41 PM CEST


WITNESS RECALLS PULLING A YOUNG BOY COVERED IN BLOOD FROM UNDERNEATH HIS WOUNDED
MOTHER

Char Adams

Mirna Alsharif

Char Adams and Mirna Alsharif

A witness who rushed to Allen Premium Outlets after he got a frantic call from
his son said he found seven people with gunshot wounds outside a store.

Steven Spainhouer, a former police officer, said he began checking for pulses
and pulled a young boy, covered in blood, from underneath his wounded mother.

Spainhouer said he was one of the first to arrive before police got to the
scene.

“The trail of blood from where the victims were laying to the police car will
stick in my head forever,” he said.

One victim died as Spainhouer performed CPR on him.

“There was nothing I could do,” he said.


338d ago / 9:57 PM CEST


SHOOTING SUSPECT INTERACTED WITH NEO-NAZI AND WHITE SUPREMACIST CONTENT ONLINE,
OFFICIALS SAY

Ken Dilanian

Jonathan Dienst

Ken Dilanian and Jonathan Dienst

Texas mall shooting suspect Mauricio Garcia interacted with neo-Nazi and white
supremacist content online, two senior law enforcement officials said.

One of the officials said Garcia, 33, posted such content himself. The other
official said that the suspect consumed such rhetoric online and had several
social media accounts and that authorities found him with a patch with a
right-wing acronym on his chest. 

It's not known what the acronym is.

NBC News hasn't seen any of the suspect’s accounts, and the officials have
stressed it’s too early in the investigation to ascribe a motive.



338d ago / 9:56 PM CEST

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338d ago / 8:48 PM CEST


SHOOTING IDENTIFIED AS MAURICIO GARCIA

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Jonathan Dienst

Corky Siemaszko

Ken Dilanian

Minyvonne Burke

Jonathan Dienst, Corky Siemaszko, Ken Dilanian and Minyvonne Burke

The suspect in Saturday’s shooting at a Dallas-area outlet mall that killed
eight people and wounded a half-dozen more was identified Sunday as Mauricio
Garcia, two senior law enforcement officials said.

Garcia, 33, was also killed after the outbreak of violence at Allen Premium
Outlets. Allen Police Chief Brian Harvey said the gunman was “neutralized” by a
city police officer who was responding to an unrelated call at the mall.

One of the senior law enforcement officials said Garcia had a tactical vest and
was armed with a rifle of some kind, as well as a handgun. More weapons and
ammunition were found in his car, the source said.

The names of the victims in the shooting have not been released.

Read the full story here.


338d ago / 8:48 PM CEST


SIX VICTIMS, THREE IN CRITICAL CONDITION, REMAIN AT MEDICAL CITY HEALTHCARE
FACILITIES

Irene Byon

Mirna Alsharif

Irene Byon and Mirna Alsharif

Six victims of the Allen Premium Outlets shooting, three of whom are in critical
condition, remained at Medical City Healthcare facilities, the health care
provider said in a statement.

Four of the victims were at Medical City McKinney, an acute care hospital and
Level II trauma center, where three were in critical condition and one was in
"fair condition," the health care provider said.

One patient was in fair condition at Medical City Children’s Hospital, and
another was also listed in fair condition at Medical City Plano.



338d ago / 8:27 PM CEST


TEXAS MALL SHOOTING WITNESS: ‘MENTAL HEALTH DIDN’T FIRE THAT GUN’


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338d ago / 7:56 PM CEST


TEXAS LAWMAKERS OFFER CONDOLENCES TO VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Summer Concepcion

Monica Dunn

Summer Concepcion and Monica Dunn

Texas members of Congress from both sides of the aisle reacted to the shooting
on social media, some of them sending prayers and others demanding change:

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz tweeted: “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.

“My team is in contact with local officials, and I have offered whatever support
is needed to do justice and help those in need. Thank you to the incredible law
enforcement who put a stop to the monster who committed this act of evil," Cruz
added.

Republican Sen. John Cornyn tweeted, “I am grieving with the Allen community
tonight, and I send my gratitude to the brave @Allen_Police officers, Collin
County first responders, and all of those involved in responding to this
afternoon’s horrific incident.”

Republican Rep. Keith Self, who represents Allen, tweeted: “We are devastated 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.

"This is an ongoing situation, but Allen PD has full control of the scene. A
shooter is down and there are multiple casualties. They are continuing to work
to ensure the scene is safe. The public is being asked to stay away from that
area while this investigation continues," Self added.

Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro tweeted: “Tonight, families in Allen are waiting
to hear from their loved ones after another mass shooting in Texas. As we wait
for more updates, my prayers are with the community and those affected."

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales tweeted: “More senseless violence near Dallas
today. Something has to change!”

Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar tweeted: “Children’s bodies stacked on a
sidewalk. A child’s face blown off. My God, what will it take for my ⁦@GOP⁩
colleagues to join us and finally act? I’m keeping the Allen community in
prayers. And I also pray that my country demands change.”




338d ago / 7:55 PM CEST


FBI ASSISTING WITH INVESTIGATION OF ALLEN PREMIUM OUTLETS SHOOTING

Irene Byon

Mirna Alsharif

Irene Byon and Mirna Alsharif

The FBI is assisting with the investigation into the Allen Premium Outlets
shooting, according to a spokesperson from the agency's Dallas field office.

"FBI Dallas would like to extend our condolences to the victims as well as their
families and friends who were affected by the shooting at Allen Premium
Outlets," the field office said in a statement shared by spokesperson Melinda
Urbina. "FBI Dallas is devoting all available resources to include
investigative, intelligence, digital forensics, and victim services personnel
among others."

The Texas Department of Safety is the lead agency investigating the Saturday
shooting. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Allen
Police Department are also assisting with the investigation.


338d ago / 7:10 PM CEST


BIDEN STATEMENT ON ALLEN, TEXAS, SHOOTING: 'SUCH AN ATTACK IS TOO SHOCKING TO BE
SO FAMILIAR'

Mirna Alsharif

President Joe Biden issued a statement on the shooting that left eight victims
dead, calling it "the latest act of gun violence to devastate our nation."

"Yesterday, an assailant in tactical gear armed with an AR-15 style assault
weapon gunned down innocent people in a shopping mall, and not for the first
time. Such an attack is too shocking to be so familiar," Biden said in the
statement. "And yet, American communities have suffered roughly 200 mass
shootings already this year, according to leading counts. More than 14,000 of
our fellow citizens have lost their lives, credible estimates show. The leading
cause of death for American kids is gun violence."

Biden asked Congress to send him a bill that would ban assault weapons,
high-capacity magazines, enact universal background checks, require safe storage
and end immunity for gun manufacturers.

"I will sign it immediately. We need nothing less to keep our streets safe," he
said.

Biden also took aim at Republicans in Congress, saying they "cannot continue to
meet this epidemic with a shrug" and "tweeted thoughts and prayers are not
enough."

Biden has directed federal agencies to provide "all needed support" to agencies
working on investigating the shooting, he added.

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338d ago / 5:33 PM CEST


H&M SAYS ALL ALLEN PREMIUM OUTLETS EMPLOYEES ARE 'SAFE AND ACCOUNTED FOR'

Allison Burstein

Mirna Alsharif

Allison Burstein and Mirna Alsharif

H&M released a statement Sunday saying it's "extremely saddened" about the
shooting at Allen Premium Outlets that affected one of its locations.

"All the H&M employees are safe and accounted for, and counseling will be
available to anyone that requires," the statement read. H&M will remain closed
today.


338d ago / 5:28 PM CEST


ALLEN OUTLET EMPLOYEE RECALLS SHOCKING AFTERMATH

Char Adams

Uwa Ede-Osifo

Char Adams and Uwa Ede-Osifo

Rama Bataineh was taking her lunch break when the shooting erupted.

The 20-year-old Coach employee attempted to seek shelter in her car, but it was
locked. She then called her store manager, who opened a back door that she
entered.

“I went inside and all the customers, all the employees, everyone was in the
back sitting on the floor. Everyone was terrified,” Bataineh said.

When the shooting stopped, cops escorted the group outside, where Bataineh
encountered a macabre scene.

“I saw a body, there was a guy in front of me. I didn’t sleep all night. I’d
wake up and throw up,” she said.


338d ago / 5:02 PM CEST


COMMUNITY PRAYER SERVICE TO BE HELD AT TEXAS CHURCH

Mirna Alsharif

There will be a community prayer service at a church in Allen on Sunday.

The service will be held at the Cottonwood Creek Church at 5 p.m., according to
a Facebook post.

The church is located about seven minutes away from Allen Premium Outlets, where
a gunman opened fire on Saturday, killing at least 8 people.


338d ago / 5:01 PM CEST


WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE ALLEN PREMIUM OUTLETS

Daniel Arkin

The Allen Premium Outlets is a sprawling shopping center roughly 30 minutes
outside Dallas. The mall encompasses 124 apparel stores as well as six chain
restaurants, including Starbucks, according to a directory on the mall's
website.

The outlets are owned by Simon Property Group, a large real estate investment
trust that has more than 200 shopping mall properties worldwide.

The homepage of the outlet mall's website on Sunday included a message about the
massacre.

"We are horrified by the senseless tragedy at Allen Premium Outlets and are
outraged by the violence that continues to plague our country," said the
message, written in white text against a black background.



338d ago / 4:44 PM CEST


BIDEN ORDERS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF

Uwa Ede-Osifo

The flag at the White House is flown at half-staff on Sunday.Tasos Katopodis /
Getty Images

President Joe Biden ordered federal flags to fly at half-staff out of respect
for the victims of the Allen, Texas, shooting.

Nine people, including the shooter, were killed at a Dallas-area outlet mall
Saturday night. Biden called the shootings "senseless acts of violence."

Flags will be lowered to half-staff at all the United States embassies,
legations, consular offices, and military and naval facilities, among other
facilities abroad.


338d ago / 4:39 PM CEST


TEXAS CONGRESSMAN SUGGESTS PRAYERS ARE A SOLUTION FOR MASS SHOOTINGS

Daniel Arkin

Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, in Washington on March 24.Bill Clark / CQ-Roll Call
via AP file

Rep. Keith Self — the Republican lawmaker who represents the district that
includes the Allen area — drew criticism on social media after appearing to
dismiss renewed calls for gun control in the wake of the outlet mall shooting.

The people demanding gun control, rather than strictly offering thoughts and
prayers, "don’t believe in an almighty God … who is absolutely in control of our
lives," Self said on CNN.

“People want to make this political, but prayers are important,” he said.

The comments were widely criticized by progressive political commentators and
prominent advocates for gun control measures.


338d ago / 4:21 PM CEST


ALLEN KILLINGS MARK 7TH MASS SHOOTING IN TEXAS SINCE UVALDE MASSACRE

Daniel Arkin

Law enforcement in in Allen, Texas, on Saturday.LM Otero / AP

Texas has been rocked by seven mass shootings since a gunman killed 21 people at
an elementary school in the city of Uvalde in May 2022, according to a database
maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with
Northeastern University.

In the 12 months since the Uvalde massacre, mass shootings have occurred in the
Texas cities of Centerville, Houston, McGregor, Fort Worth, Dallas, Cleveland
and now Allen, where a gunman opened fire Saturday at an outlet shopping mall,
according to the database.

In each shooting, at least four people were killed, the data shows. The death
toll in Allen is the highest since the Uvalde killings, with eight people
killed.


338d ago / 3:55 PM CEST


GOV. ABBOTT, SENS. CORNYN AND CRUZ REACT TO THE BLOODSHED

Daniel Arkin

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released a statement late Saturday calling the shooting
an "unspeakable tragedy." He said the hearts of Texans are with the people of
Allen.

Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz of Texas expressed their condolences:




Cruz opposes gun control measures, including a ban on assault weapons. Cornyn
was the lead sponsor on a bill last year that made modest changes to federal gun
control regulations. President Joe Biden signed the bill into law in June; Cruz
voted against the legislation.



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WITNESS DESCRIBES SOUND OF GUNFIRE, SIGHT OF BODIES

Daniel Arkin

Fontayne Payton was browsing at the H&M clothing store in the outlet mall when
he heard the piercing sound of gunshots through his headphones.

“It was so loud, it sounded like it was right outside,” Payton, 35, told The
Associated Press.

Employees at the store took shoppers into fitting rooms and then a back room
with a door that locked, Payton told the AP. When the group was given the
all-clear to leave, he saw broken windows and blood by the entrance.

When he got outside, he saw bodies.

“I pray it wasn’t kids, but it looked like kids,” he told the AP, recalling that
white towels were draped over the bodies. "It broke me when I walked out to see
that.”


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