Allen Premium Outlets shooting: Shooter dead, multiple victims, congressman says
U.S. Congressman Keith Self, who represents the people of Collin County, said there were several casualties during the shooting at Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday.
ALLEN, Texas – Authorities responded to the Allen Premium Outlets to investigate a shooting Saturday afternoon. A North Texas congressman said a shooter is “down” and there are “multiple victims” of the shooting.
Few details have been released at this time, but the Collin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there was a shooting.
A sheriff’s office spokesman said there are “a few” victims at the mall, but their conditions are not known at this time.
Representative Keith Self, whose third congressional district includes Allen, tweeted that a shooter is “down” and there are “multiple victims.”
“We were outside the Converse store and we just heard this whole thing go off,” said Elaine Penicaro, who was shopping with her daughter. “We all stopped, and a second later, just ‘Pop, pop, pop, pop, pop,’ and there were sparks flying like it was right in front of us.”
Penicaro said they ducked inside a store for cover when they heard the gunshots.
Allen Premium Outlets shooting: Witness describes hearing gunshots
Elaine Penicaro was shopping at Allen Premium Outlets Saturday when she heard the gunshots.
Allen PD posted on social media that there is an active investigation and asked people to avoid the area.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement after the shooting:
“Our hearts go out to the people of Allen, Texas tonight during this unspeakable tragedy,” Governor Abbott said. “I have been in contact with Mayor Fulk and DPS Director McCraw as well as other state and local leaders and have offered the full support of the state of Texas to local officials to ensure that all assistance and resources needed are quickly deployed, including DPS officers, Texas. Rangers and investigative resources.”
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