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Texas mall shooter was expelled from military over mental health concerns

Mauricio Garcia, who entered the military in 2008, was dismissed before completing his basic training to become an infantry soldier.
People pray during a visit to a memorial near an entrance to the Allen Premium Outlets mall on May 8, 2023 in Allen, Texas.
People pray during a visit to a memorial near an entrance to the Allen Premium Outlets mall on May 8, 2023 in Allen, Texas.

Man allegedly shoots 14-year-old girl playing hide-and-seek on his property in Louisiana

David Van Doyle was charged with aggravated battery, four counts of aggravated assault with a firearm and illegal discharge of a firearm.

Texas House panel advances bill to raise age to buy semi-automatic rifles

The Democratic bill, which would raise the minimum purchasing age from 18 to 21 for certain firearms, got support from two Republicans on the committee.
Attendees hold American made AK-47 style 7.62mm semi-automatic rifles from Kalashnikov USA during the National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meeting at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, Texas on May 28, 2022. - America's powerful National Rifle Association kicked off a major convention in Houston Friday, days after the horrific massacre of children at a Texas elementary school, but a string of high-profile no-shows underscored deep unease at the timing of the gun lobby event.
Attendees hold American made AK-47 style 7.62mm semi-automatic rifles from Kalashnikov USA during the National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meeting at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, Texas on May 28, 2022. - America's powerful National Rifle Association kicked off a major convention in Houston Friday, days after the horrific massacre of children at a Texas elementary school, but a string of high-profile no-shows underscored deep unease at the timing of the gun lobby event.

Texas mall shooting victims include 3-year-old boy and his parents

Eight people were fatally shot and a half-dozen more were injured in Saturday's massacre at Allen Premium Outlets, authorities said.
From left, Cindy, Kyu, and James Cho; Aishwarya Thatikonda; Daniela and Sofia Mendoza; Christian LaCour.
From left, Cindy, Kyu, and James Cho; Aishwarya Thatikonda; Daniela and Sofia Mendoza; Christian LaCour.

Texas mall shooter ranted against Jews, women and racial minorities on apparent social media page

Mauricio Garcia, 33, maintained a profile on the Russian social networking platform OK.ru, which is part of a law enforcement investigation.
A home connected to suspected mall gunman Mauricio Garcia in Dallas, Texas. The home was searched overnight by law enforcement officials.
A home connected to suspected mall gunman Mauricio Garcia in Dallas, Texas. The home was searched overnight by law enforcement officials.

Texas mall shooting live updates: Gunman had been kicked out of Army training

The 33-year-old shooter shared apparent extremist beliefs online.
Eight Dead After Shooting At Outlet Mall In Texas
Eight Dead After Shooting At Outlet Mall In Texas

Gun safety bill advances in Texas legislature

A Texas House committee has advanced a bill supported by Uvalde families that could place age restrictions on gun ownership. NBC's Gary Grumbach reports.
Gun safety bill advances in Texas legislature
Gun safety bill advances in Texas legislature

Dallas train shooting leaves 1 dead and 2 injured, suspect arrested

The incident unfolded Sunday aboard a Green Line train near the Hatcher Station, a Dallas Area Rapid Transit official said.

Eyewitnesses recall horrifying scenes from the Texas mall shooting that left 8 dead

Eight people were killed Saturday night at Allen Premium Outlets, northeast of Dallas.
Image: Eight Dead After Shooting At Outlet Mall In Texas
Image: Eight Dead After Shooting At Outlet Mall In Texas

Gunman was a 33-year-old suspected neo-Nazi sympathizer, officials say

Garcia, who had a tactical vest, was armed with a rifle and a handgun, a senior law enforcement official said. Authorities said he was a suspected neo-Nazi sympathizer.
A makeshift memorial at Allen Premium Outlets on May 7, 2023, in Allen, Texas.
A makeshift memorial at Allen Premium Outlets on May 7, 2023, in Allen, Texas.

At least 9 victims, including gunman, in Allen Texas mall shooting

The suspect was also killed by a police officer who was in the area on an unrelated call, authorities said.
Officials continue to investigate the May 6th mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall. According to reports, a shooter opened fire at the outlet mall, killing eight people.
Officials continue to investigate the May 6th mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall. According to reports, a shooter opened fire at the outlet mall, killing eight people.

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