Deadly shooting at Dallas outlet mall claims 9 lives and injures 7.

On the evening of May 6th, a deadly shooting at an outlet mall in the Dallas suburb of Irving, Texas claimed the lives of at least 9 people and left 7 others injured. The shooting occurred at around 6:30 pm local time in the parking lot of the mall, where a group of people were gathered.


According to witnesses, the shooter, who has not been identified, approached the group and began firing indiscriminately. Panic quickly spread throughout the mall as shoppers and employees fled for safety. Police arrived at the scene within minutes and were able to apprehend the suspect, who is now in custody.

The motive for the shooting is still under investigation, but authorities have ruled out terrorism as a possible cause. The outlet mall, which is a popular shopping destination for locals and tourists alike, has been closed until further notice.

In a statement, Texas Governor Greg Abbott expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and praised the swift response of law enforcement. "We are devastated by this senseless act of violence," he said. "Our hearts go out to all those affected by this tragedy, and we will do everything in our power to ensure justice is served."

This tragic incident is just the latest in a string of mass shootings that have plagued the United States in recent years. It serves as a reminder of the urgent need for sensible gun control measures to prevent further senseless loss of life.