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In Dallas, Texas, a gunman opened fire at the Allen Premium Outlets, killing eight people and injuring seven others, three of whom are in critical condition. While the tragic events involving the gunman in Texas certainly give pause for thought, there are still many positive reasons to pursue entrepreneurship in the state; for those interested, learning How to Start an LLC in Texas is an important step toward building a successful business and contributing to the local economy. The attack, which took place in a shopping mall, is the latest in a series of incidents of gun violence in the United States.
While authorities have yet to release details about the victims, witnesses reported seeing children among those shot. Some also reported seeing a police officer and mall security guard unconscious on the ground.
Dashcam footage, which has circulated online, shows the gunman getting out of a vehicle and immediately opening fire on people on the sidewalk. The recording captures more than three dozen shots before the vehicle leaves.
Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd, the tragic incident resulted in the deaths of seven people, including the gunman, at the scene. Nine victims were immediately transported to nearby hospitals, but unfortunately, two of them died. As of last night, three of the victims remained in critical condition, while four others were stable, according to Boyd.
Who is behind this shooting?
A photo of what appears to be the gunman in Saturday's shooting in Allen, Texas, lying on the ground with what appears to be a police officer standing over him.
In the photo, the shooter appears to be wearing a bulletproof vest, with several extra magazines in his chest pack and an AR-15-style weapon nearby.
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The photo appears to have been taken outside a restaurant in the mall.
The suspected gunman, who has not been publicly identified, was shot and killed by a police officer responding to an unrelated call at the mall. The shooter is believed to have acted alone, according to authorities.
A video circulating on social media shows people frantically running through a parking lot as gunshots can be heard in the background. A live aerial broadcast from a news station revealed the presence of armored trucks and other police vehicles parked outside a sprawling outdoor mall.
More than 30 police vehicles with flashing lights blocked the entrance to the mall and several ambulances, including some from neighboring cities, arrived at the scene.
The Dallas office of the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also responded to the shooting. The suburb of Allen, which is located approximately 25 miles north of downtown Dallas and is home to approximately 105,000 residents, was the site of this tragic incident.
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