A shooting at a shopping mall in Texas left eight people dead and seven others wounded. The gunman, who was clad in black body armor and carrying an AR-15-style firearm, was killed by an officer from the Allen Police Department who happened to be at the mall on an unrelated call. At least two of the injured have since died, according to Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd. The victims, some as young as five years old, were rushed to local hospitals, with three in critical condition and undergoing surgery, and four in stable condition. Witnesses recounted scenes of chaos, with people running and others sheltering in place for up to two hours until police cleared the area.

The attack may have been even more devastating if not for the quick response by law enforcement, said Rep. Keith Self, whose congressional district includes Allen. However, some are calling on Governor Abbott to take action on gun violence. The shooting has left Texans fearful to go to public spaces, leading to a public outcry for change in the state's gun laws.