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crime2 years ago

"Unveiling the Heroic Bodycam Footage: Officer Takes Down Mass Shooter at Allen Premium Outlets Mall"

Bodycam footage of the mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets in Texas has been released, showing the quick response of an Allen police officer who neutralized the shooter, Mauricio Garcia. The footage captures the chaos and urgency of the situation as gunshots ring out and the officer runs towards the gunfire. The officer's actions were deemed justified under Texas law, as confirmed by a grand jury's "no bill" decision. The Allen Premium Outlets has since reopened with added security measures, and plans are underway to create a permanent memorial for the victims.

business2 years ago

Assessing the aftermath of the Allen Premium Outlets shooting.

The Allen Premium Outlets in Texas remains closed after a mass shooting that killed eight people and injured seven others. The mall's management is waiting for funeral services to be completed before reopening. There is no standard time for a mall or store to reopen after a mass shooting, and communities react differently. Some malls have reopened within days, while others have remained closed permanently. Retailers are conducting training and building protocols to prepare for such incidents. The incident could change leases the same way that 9-11 and COVID did.

crime2 years ago

Gunman's Army background and social media activity raise concerns before Texas mall shooting.

Social media posts on a page that appears to belong to the suspected gunman of the Allen Premium Outlets shooting, Mauricio Garcia, suggest that he may have scouted the mall before the attack. Investigators are examining activity on the Russian social networking site OK.ru in connection to the investigation. The evidence suggests the shooter subscribed to a “mish-mash” of ideologies that have led investigators to treat this as a case of homegrown violent extremism, that may have been ethnically or racially motivated. GoFundMe has launched a centralized hub for all verified fundraisers related to the shooting.

business2 years ago

Allen Outlet Shooting Leaves Community in Mourning and Uncertainty

Allen Premium Outlets, owned by Simon Property Group, remains closed indefinitely after a mass shooting on Saturday. The mall operator has listed the mall as closed through at least Sunday on its website, which is a departure from how the shopping center’s owner has responded after other recent shootings. Simon lists mass shootings, random acts of violence, and consumer perceptions of safety among the risks that could materially and adversely affect its business.

crime2 years ago

Deadly Shooting at Dallas-Area Mall Leaves Multiple Victims

Nine people, including the suspect, were killed and three were in critical condition after a shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets in Texas. The suspect was "neutralized" by an officer who was in the area on an unrelated call. Law enforcement responded to reports of an "active shooter" at the outdoor mall, which is about 30 miles north of Dallas. The shooting happened during a busy afternoon, sending shoppers into a panic as they fled for their lives. The motive of the gunman is still unknown, and the attack is under investigation.

crime2 years ago

Deadly Shooting at Texas Mall Leaves 8 Dead and Several Injured

A mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Texas left eight victims and the gunman dead, with three more people in critical condition. The shooter parked a gray Honda Accord outside the mall and began shooting people walking on sidewalks outside the mall. The attack continues a troubling trend of mass shootings across the nation and in Texas. Mass killings are happening with staggering frequency in the United States this year: an average of about one a week.

crime2 years ago

Deadly Shooting Erupts at Texas Mall, Leaving Multiple Victims

Witnesses describe the chaotic and horrifying scene as a gunman opened fire at the Allen Premium Outlets near Dallas, killing eight people and injuring at least seven others. The gunman was killed by an Allen Police Department officer who was at the mall on an unrelated call. The attack is the latest in a relentless series of gun violence across the US that has inflicted terror on communities as they carry out their daily lives in schools, supermarkets, parks, and shopping malls.