Gunman killed Eight in Allen mall Texas

According to emergency services, a gunman shot and murdered eight individuals while shopping at a mall north of Dallas, Texas.


Hundreds of people were evacuated from the Allen Premium Outlets mall as eyewitnesses recounted a guy shooting at random passers-by.


After hearing shots, a police officer responding to an unrelated incident killed the gunman.


Some of the victims have been identified as youngsters. At least seven people are hospitalized, three of them are very ill.


According to Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd, seven individuals were pronounced dead at the spot, including the gunman, and two died later in the hospital.

Allen Police Chief Brian Harvey said that he heard gunshots at a mall and engaged the suspect, neutralising the suspect. 

The victims were aged 5 to 51 and the gunman was dressed all in black and wearing combat gear. 

US police have asked members of the public with video captured at the scene to contact the FBI as they collect evidence. 

In the US so far this year there have been at least 198 mass shootings in which four or more people were killed or wounded, according to the Gun Violence Archive.

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