Allen Outlet Mall Killings Send Shockwaves Across DFW

ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – Reaction is pouring in following Saturday’s mass shooting in Collin County.

According to Allen Police, a shooter killed 8 people, and injured at least 7 others, after opening firing at the outdoor mall Saturday afternoon while thousands of shoppers browsed the outlet stores.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement on the shooting at Allen Premium Outlets.

“Our hearts are with the people of Allen, Texas tonight during this unspeakable tragedy,” said Governor Abbott. “I have been in contact with Mayor Fulk and DPS Director McCraw as well as other state and local leaders and offered the full support of the State of Texas to local officials to ensure all needed assistance and resources are swiftly deployed, including DPS officers, Texas Rangers, and investigative resources.”

Other Communities are rallying behind Allen.

Our thought and prayers go out to the citizens in Allen tonight following today’s horrendous event.

We ask all the citizens in Collin County to keep the victims and their families in your prayers.
— Collin County Sheriff’s Office (@CollinCoSO) May 7, 2023

Local Police departments took to social media.

Our hearts are with entire Allen community tonight.

We send our love and support to the victims’ families, the survivors, and all the first responders who are working this incident.

We salute the @Allen_Police officer who courageously acted and stopped the threat. pic.twitter.com/1PeTSgC3wq
— Arlington, TX Police (@ArlingtonPD) May 7, 2023

Lawmakers commented on the shooting, as well.

Our hearts break for the victims of the mass shooting in #AllenTX. Anyone experiencing emotional distress may call the @distressline 24/7 for toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis counseling. 1-800-985-5990 #allenoutlets #allentexas #allenoutletmall #allenmall #txlege pic.twitter.com/xXi0gIkPJp
— NAMI Texas (@NAMITexas) May 7, 2023

A vigil is set for Sunday at 5 p.m. at Cotton Creek.