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Texas: 9 people, including a child, were killed in a shooting incident at a shopping mall in Texas, USA. 7 people were injured. The police also shot down the suspect involved in the shooting.
Texas Police Chief Brian Harvey told reporters about the incident, “There is a shopping mall called Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas. Suddenly, a mysterious person opened fire. Nine people, including a child, were killed. Seven people were hospitalized with injuries. The mysterious person was also killed,” he said. Hospital sources said that among the injured were persons aged between 5 and 61 years.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott said of the incident, “The tragedy is beyond words. We are ready to provide all assistance to local police.”
193 lives have been lost so far.. Since the start of 2023, 198 people have died in various shooting incidents in the United States. The Gun Violence Archive is a non-profit organization that collects and compiles this information. According to the organization’s data, 2016 was the year with the highest number of shooting deaths in a single year.