Allen Texas: Brave cop's body-cam shows mass shooter neutralized

Allen Texas -- The Allen PD released body-cam video from the May 6th shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in which nine people were killed, including the shooter, who will not be named. There were ten others who were injured.

Allen Police Chief Brian Harvey said an officer was nearby on an unrelated call when gunshots began at Allen Premium Outlets at 3:36 p.m. on May 6th. The officer "engaged the suspect and neutralized the threat," according to officials.

The individuals injured in the shooting ranged from age 5 and 61 years old.

Police released body camera video from a responding officer on Wednesday after a grand jury ruled that the use of force was justified under Texas state law. Anyone who watches the video will fully agree, unless they're woke and hate cops and law enforcement.

"I think we got shots fired at the outlet mall," you can hear the responding officer says before running across a parking lot towards the direction of the gunshots.

"Get out of here!" the officer shouted to people who were still in the area.

"I think we got a mass shooter. I got a mass shooter on foot," the officer says to his radio.

The officer seen in the body camera shot and killed the gunman after locating him at the mall.

"I got him down," the officer can be heard saying. "I'm not hearing any gunshots."

Allen Police Chief Brian Harvey said that the officer ran directly toward the gunfire to save others. [You may recall the Uvalde school shooting whereby state and federal law enforcement waited more than an hour while children were being slaughtered before doing anything.]

"This video shows how quickly a routine interaction with the public turned into a life-and-death situation," Harvey said. "The officer recognized the danger, ran toward the gunfire and neutralized the threat – and for his actions, the Allen community is forever grateful."

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Texas Mall Shooting: at least 9 dead, including children

ALLEN, Texas -- Police have responded to a shooting in a huge outdoor shopping mall in Allen, Texas where, at latest report, nine people have been killed and so has the shooter, according to local authorities.

The carnage began at around 3:30 p.m. local time Saturday at the Allen Premium Outlets, according to local media outlets.

“Law enforcement is on the scene at Allen Premium Outlets. An active investigation is underway. Please avoid the area until further update,” Allen Police Department posted on Twitter.

A Collin County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said that there are multiple victims, including children. The sheriff also confirmed that the shooter is dead at the scene.

Governor Greg Abbott commented on what he called an ‘unspeakable tragedy.' 

“Our hearts are with the people of Allen, Texas tonight during this unspeakable tragedy,” Abbott said.

“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.”

NBC Dallas initially reported that witnesses said there were at least two fatalities in the shooting at the outlet mall in Allen, Texas. That figure has now climbed to nine and we pray it doesn't grow.

Texas is an "open carry" state but unfortunately, it appears that no one nearby in the area was armed except the shooter. He was eventually neutralized by law enforcement, but situations like this make a good case for open carry.

This is a breaking situation and more will follow as it is learned.

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