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.


Shopper says she 'hunkered down' amid shooting

A woman was shopping when she says the shooting began and described how people began to flee for safety.

Elaine Penicaro said in an interview that she was finishing up her shopping when she heard "popping" noises and began to realize how dire the situation was.

"We saw sparks flying like it was right in front of us. So we just ran into the Converse store. They locked the door. We all hunkered down in the back. And that's where we stayed," she said.

Penicaro said she heard the police arrive within five to 10 minutes.