Texas mall shooting updates: What police found after search warrant issued
Eight people were killed in the attack.
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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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.
20-year-old security guard identified as victim in mall shooting
Christian LaCour, 20, is the first victim of the shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets to be identified.
LaCour died while working as a security guard at the outlet mall, his sister said.
"He was a really sweet kid," Brianna Smith told ABC News over the phone. "I’m sad that he’s gone.”
Christian's mother, Tracye LaCour, asked for privacy, telling ABC News that they are praying for the families of the other victims.
-ABC News' Miles Cohen