, chief of the Allen Fire Department, said during a brief news conference that nine people were transported to a trauma center. Boyd did not say how many people were injured, but added that it was possible that others may have gone to area hospitals in private vehicles.
“We don’t have any firm numbers,” Allen Police Department Chief Brian Harvey told reporters, adding that there would be an update “in about two hours.”Authorities added that some of the victims included children,reported. According to CNN, the ages of the victims taken to the trauma center were between the ages of 5 years old and 61 years old.
In a written statement, Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott said he is in contact with Allen Mayor Ken Fulk, according to“Our hearts are with the people of Allen, Texas, tonight during this unspeakable tragedy,” Abbott said. Nine victims were transported to local hospitals by Allen Fire Department. A multi-agency response helped secure the mall. There is no longer an active threat. A reunification point has been created on Chelsea Boulevard.A witness at Allen Premium Outlets told“We were outside the Converse store and we just heard all this popping,” Elaine Penicaro, who was shopping with her daughter, told the television station.
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: The Collin County sheriff told WFAA that the suspect is dead after a shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets. Here’s what we know so far.
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