CRIME & SAFETY
Allen first responders reflect on mall shooting: One Year Later
ALLEN — On the very day the body camera video from the hero officer in Allen was released last year, CBS News Texas made the decision that night to air the video in full, with no commentary, showing you, exactly what that still unidentified officer saw and heard as he ran directly to the danger with the sole purpose of saving lives that day. One year later, two first responders who would be among the first to arrive, are the first to open up: About that day, and how it has affected them, as well as their families, what they thought, and...
Allen mall shooting: Sachse elementary school breaks ground on park to honor 2 victims
WYLIE, Texas - Daniela and Sofia Mendoza were two of the eight people killed in the shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets on May 6, 2023. The girls' school, Cox Elementary in Sachse, will soon have a beautiful park with tributes to honor the young girls. "We are not only...
Officer's round disabled Allen shooter's rifle magazine: New details from police investigation
ALLEN — CBS News Texas has new information from the Allen Police Department about its investigation into the outlet mall shooting that reveals for the first time the massive amount of manpower that responded to the scene. The investigation uncovered architectural design challenges that inhibited the emergency response and...
Trauma surgeons share what they witnessed from May 6 mass shooting in Allen
ALLEN, Texas — The doctors, nurses, and staff working on the hospital front-lines have a unique perspective on the tragic events of May 6 at the Allen Premium Outlets. Eight patients were treated at Medical City Healthcare hospitals. Seven were taken to Medical City McKinney, which is a Level II Trauma Center, and one patient was taken to Medical City Plano.
2 injured during shootout on Eastex Freeway, both believing other vehicle was following them
Gunfire erupted between two cars traveling along the Eastex Freeway between Parker and Crosstimbers early Sunday morning, both believing they were being followed by the other vehicle. According to police, both parties were coming home at around 2:45 a.m. from Deer Park/Pasadena, it is unclear if they were at the...
Grappling with trauma and PTSD one year later: Allen Mall victims can still find help
ALLEN, Texas — The spate of mass shootings in Texas, from Sutherland Springs to El Paso to Uvalde to Santa Fe to Allen, leave each community with its own trauma, its own struggle with post-traumatic stress. And, as Allen marks the first anniversary of the horrific events at the...
A year after the Allen shooting, one survivor is still trying to find a way forward
Irvin Walker was sitting in his car when he felt the bullets hit his upper torso one year ago. At first, all he noticed was broken glass. Then Walker saw a man aim and shoot through his window in the Allen Premium Outlets parking lot. “I could hear people screaming,...
Garland Police Officers Honored for Exceptional Service at Annual Awards Banquet
The Garland Police Department has recently celebrated the remarkable achievements of its officers at the annual Police Awards Banquet, recognizing a host of personnel who have gone above and beyond in their duties to serve the community. The ceremony, held to honor the exceptional individuals within the department, highlighted the valor, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence by these officers.
North Texas Asian community advocates renew calls to label Allen shooting a hate crime
One year after the tragic shooting in Allen, advocates for the Asian American community are still calling on Texas authorities to address rising gun violence and label the shooting a hate crime. Half of the victims killed in the shooting at Allen Premium Outlets were Asian, including 26-year old Aishwarya...
Allen shooting survivor recalls gunfire, hiding and the woman who pulled her safety
ALLEN — Death was the last thing Racquel Lee expected to encounter when she made the 50-minute drive from Forney to the Allen Premium Outlets to celebrate Mother's Day weekend."It made me appreciate life more," said Lee. "It made me appreciate life more like you don't think that you're going to face death in the face ... My husband told me to go and have some time out. He had my kids, who were at the time one and four, and I was just excited to like to be out without a stroller."It only took three minutes for everything to change."I...
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