ALLEN, Texas – The state Senate Democratic Caucus is calling for immediate action to address gun violence in Texas. Caucus Chair Carol Alvarado was joined by families of last year’s Uvalde school shooting at a news conference Monday morning to discuss gun safety and mental health measures still pending in the 88th legislative session.
The Allen Police Department released new information on the condition of several victims who were injured Sunday in a mass shooting at a Dallas area mall outlet that left nine people dead.
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The suspected shooter was identified as Mauricio Garcia, 33, officials told NBC News.
Law enforcement said to NBC News that Garcia was wearing a tactical vest and had a rifle and a handgun. He reportedly had more weapons and ammunition in his vehicle.
Police gave an update Sunday on the victims of the mall shooting. They said Medical City McKinney was treating four patients. One was in fair condition and the other three were in critical condition.
One patient was taken to Medical City Plano, which is a Level I trauma center. That patient was listed in fair condition. Another patient was taken to Medical City Children’s Hospital, and they were also reported to be in fair condition.
A different patient was taken to another local hospital.
“Allen Police Department is coordinating with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Allen Premium Outlets on a plan to reunite individuals with any vehicles left at the scene. Updates on this effort will be posted later Sunday afternoon/evening at AllenPolice.org and on official social media accounts,” police said.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is now spearheading the investigation. For questions, people can reach Lt. Oscar Villarreal at 214-861-2351.
Police said they will post any updates on their social media pages.