More than 14,000 of our fellow citizens have lost their lives, credible estimates show.
"And yet, American communities have suffered roughly 200 mass shootings already this year, according to leading counts.
Such an attack is too shocking to be so familiar," Biden said in the statement. "Yesterday, an assailant in tactical gear armed with an AR-15 style assault weapon gunned down innocent people in a shopping mall, and not for the first time. President Joe Biden issued a statement on the shooting that left eight victims dead, calling it "the latest act of gun violence to devastate our nation." And I also pray that my country demands change.” My God, what will it take for my colleagues to join us and finally act? I’m keeping the Allen community in prayers. Veronica Escobar tweeted: “Children’s bodies stacked on a sidewalk. A child’s face blown off. Tony Gonzales tweeted: “More senseless violence near Dallas today. As we wait for more updates, my prayers are with the community and those affected." Joaquin Castro tweeted: “Tonight, families in Allen are waiting to hear from their loved ones after another mass shooting in Texas. The public is being asked to stay away from that area while this investigation continues," Self added.ĭemocratic Rep. They are continuing to work to ensure the scene is safe. A shooter is down and there are multiple casualties.
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"This is an ongoing situation, but Allen PD has full control of the scene. Our prayers are with the victims and their families and all law enforcement on the scene. Keith Self, who represents Allen, tweeted: “We are devastated by the tragic news of the shootings that took place at the Allen Premium Outlets today. John Cornyn tweeted, “I am grieving with the Allen community tonight, and I send my gratitude to the officers, Collin County first responders, and all of those involved in responding to this afternoon’s horrific incident.” “My team is in contact with local officials, and I have offered whatever support is needed to do justice and help those in need. Thank you to the incredible law enforcement who put a stop to the monster who committed this act of evil," Cruz added. We pray also for the broader Collin County community that’s in shock from this tragedy. Ted Cruz tweeted: “Heidi and I are praying for the families of the victims of the horrific mall shooting in Allen, Texas. Texas members of Congress from both sides of the aisle reacted to the shooting on social media, some of them sending prayers and others demanding change: And then when it happens in your backyard, you realize, you know, the horror of it.” I think when you hear Sandy Hook and Parkland and Nashville, you know, unless it’s in your backyard, you compartmentalize it and put it aside. “Frankly, when you hear victims as young as 5 years old, you just, you get tired of hearing it. “It’s really close to home obviously, and just tragic,” DeBoer said. DeBoer, in his first season as coach, said that his family shops there and that Stars players go there, as well. While Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference playoff semifinals went on as scheduled Sunday night against the Kraken in Seattle, the Stars said they opted against having the watch party outside the American Airlines Center “out of respect for the victims, families and community of Allen.”Ĭoach Pete DeBoer, speaking in Seattle during the team’s morning skate Sunday, said the Stars were “heartbroken.”Īllen Premium Outlets, a sprawling outdoor shopping center, is about 14 miles from the Stars’ practice facility and offices in Frisco, Texas. DALLAS - The Dallas Stars canceled a watch party that had been planned during their road playoff game Sunday night in the plaza outside their home arena, which is less than 30 miles from the mall where eight people were killed Saturday.
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