Growing Memorial Placed outside Allen Outlet Mall

ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – A memorial is growing on the edge of Allen Premium Outlets in Allen following Saturday’s mass shooting that left 9 people, including the shooter dead.

According to Police, the gunman opened fire just after 3:30 Saturday afternoon. He’s been identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia of Dallas.

The FBI searched what’s believed to be Garcia’s parents’ house and a motel he may have been staying at. He is being linked to racially motivated violent rhetoric including neo-Nazi material on social media but a motive is still being investigated. President Biden said the shooter used an A-R-15 style rifle.

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.

Such an attack is too shocking to be so familiar.

We need more action, faster to save lives.
— President Biden (@POTUS) May 7, 2023

Texas Governor Greg Abbott attended a Sunday vigil in Allen.

The hearts of all Texans are with Allen, Texas.

Tonight, I joined my fellow Texans in Allen for a community vigil for the innocent lives lost last night and those who are recovering from injuries.

As this community heals, Texas will be with you every step of the way. pic.twitter.com/qbFcyzpdje
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) May 8, 2023

North Texans visited the memorial late Sunday to pay tribute to the lives lost.

A common sight in front of growing memorial outside @AllenPremOutlet as the community pays tribute to shooting victims. @WBAP247NEWS @570KLIF pic.twitter.com/RtbITkSkb5
— Clayton Neville (@ClaytonNeville) May 7, 2023