Killeen Mall shooting – ‘Active shooter’ fears at Finish Line store in Texas after gunfire puts center on lockdown
A TEXAS mall is on lockdown following an active shooter situation that left at least one person injured.
The Killeen Mall was put on lockdown on Tuesday evening and police are currently evacuating the place as they search for a suspect.
“Our officers are currently working a situation at the Killeen Mall. We ask the community to please stay away from the area at this time.
“Again, PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE KILLEEN MALL,” police said on Twitter.
The Killen Daily Herald reports that a male victim was found in the mall’s Finish Line store with gunshots in the torso and leg.
A helicopter took the victim from the mall’s parking lot to take them to Scott & White Medical Center in Temple.
Police are still searching for a suspect, who they described as a white male wearing a white beanie, white mask, black hoodie and black sweatpants, according to the local outlet.
A witness said they heard six shots ring inside the mall, according to 25 News.
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“We do have one injured and the victim has been airlifted to Baylor Scott and White with unknown injuries,” Killeen police said on Facebook.
Police are asking people to stay away from the area.
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