A gunman has opened fire at a busy outlet mall in Dallas, Texas, killing multiple people before being shot dead by police. The shooting took place on a Saturday afternoon, when the mall was crowded with shoppers and tourists.
According to eyewitnesses, the gunman started shooting randomly at people in the mall’s food court before moving to other parts of the building. Panic ensued as shoppers and employees tried to flee the scene and hide from the shooter.
The Dallas Police Department responded to the shooting within minutes, and several officers engaged the gunman in a firefight. The shooter was eventually neutralized, but not before he had killed several people and injured many others.
The police have not yet released the identity of the shooter or his motive for the attack. They have also not disclosed the number of people killed or injured in the shooting. However, eyewitnesses have described the scene as chaotic and terrifying, with people running in all directions and screaming for help.
The Dallas outlet mall is a popular shopping destination, and the shooting has shocked the local community and the country at large. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement expressing his condolences to the families of the victims and praising the bravery of the police officers who responded to the shooting.
The shooting comes amid a spate of gun violence in the United States, which has reignited the debate over gun control laws. Several lawmakers and activists have called for stricter gun control measures in the wake of the shootings, while others have argued that such measures would not prevent incidents like the one in Dallas.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and the police have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The mall has been closed indefinitely, and grief counselors have been made available to the mall’s employees and shoppers.
