Texas authorities confirm 8 dead in Allen Premium Outlets shooting near Dallas, several more injured

Texas officials announced that eight victims were killed in a shooting at Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday afternoon, which also injured seven others.

Allen Fire Department Chief Jonathan Boyd reported that four of the injured victims are stable, while three are still in critical condition. Nine people have died in total to include the suspected shooter – seven at the scene, and two who later succumbed to their injuries.

Police Chief Brian Harvey said at a Saturday evening presser that a police officer was on an unrelated call nearby when gunshots erupted at Allen Premium Outlets at 3:36 p.m.