Texas mall shooting updates: What police found after search warrant issued

Eight people were killed in the attack.

ByMeredith Deliso, Stephanie Guerilus , Kevin Shalvey, Aaron Katersky, Bill Hutchinson, and Emily Shapiro
Last Updated: May 9, 2023, 9:10 AM EDT

Eight people were killed and seven others were injured when a gunman opened fire at an outdoor mall north of Dallas, Texas, on Saturday afternoon, officials said.

The alleged gunman died after a confrontation with police at the Allen Premium Outlets, police said.

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Here's how the news developed. All times Eastern.
May 06, 2023, 11:01 PM EDT

Mayor calls shooting a 'tragic day'

Ken Fulk, the mayor of Allen, called the shooting a tragic day for the community and extended his sympathies. Fulk, who was elected in 2020, also pledged his support.

A law enforcement officer guards the entrance to a shopping center after a shooting, May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas.
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A law enforcement officer walks as people are evacuated from a shopping center where a shooting occurred, May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas.
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"Today is a tragic day for the city of Allen, our citizens, our friends and visitors who were at the Allen Premium Outlets today. We are a strong and caring community and we all want the victims and their families impacted by this tragedy to know that we will wrap our arms around you. And we are here for you," he said.

May 06, 2023, 10:47 PM EDT

Shooter killed at the scene

The shooter was killed at the scene, police said.

Allen Police Department Chief Brian Harvey said at a press briefing that an officer was at Allen Premium Outlets on an unrelated call when he heard gunshots and located the shooter who was then "neutralized."

"We are asking for the public's help if you are a witness," Harvey said.