Armed attack in the US: raided shopping center, many dead
In the US, where armed attacks have increased in recent months, there was horror again yesterday.
An attacker entered the Allen Premium Outlets shopping center in the state of Texas and opened fire. Although eyewitnesses said that the attacker opened fire at random, it was announced that he killed 8 people and injured 7 people according to the first determinations.
The armed attack generated panic in the region.
The security forces that came to the scene announced that the attacker had been neutralized and the death toll was 9, while the condition of 3 of the wounded was serious.
Authorities determined that the attacker used heavy and automatic weapons.
In the videos shared on social networks, it is stated that the attacker opened fire and at least 30 shots were fired. Eyewitnesses also claimed that children were among the dead.
It was claimed that 9 people, including the attacker, lost their lives.
On the attack in the Allen region, US President Joe Biden spoke out and said they were ready to help local authorities.
Survivors of the armed attack in the gigantic shopping center announced that the attacker opened fire at least 30 times.
The number of armed attacks in the US has been on the rise in recent years. According to records, there were at least 198 armed attacks in the first 5 months of 2023. This number is the highest since 2016.
In the statement, it was indicated that the attacker is presumed to have acted alone.
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