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, 11:13 PM EDT

Vigil planned for Sunday

A vigil will be held Sunday afternoon in the aftermath of the deadly shooting.

State Rep. Jeff Leach said that a vigil was planned for 5 p.m. at Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church. He made the announcement during a briefing Saturday evening.

"This community is home for us and our hearts are devastated and broken tonight no law enforcement official no elected official Ever imagines or plans to or hopes to speak in front of a press conference like this," Leach said.

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.