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Authorities confirm 9 deaths in Texas mall shooting; at least 7 are hospitalized

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:52:06 GMT

(CNN) — At least nine people were killed in a mall shooting near Dallas by a gunman who authorities believe was acting alone — and who is now dead — and at least seven victims are being treated at trauma facilities, officials said Saturday night.[Previous reporting, posted at 9:43 p.m. ET]Multiple people were shot, some fatally, at a mall near Dallas by a gunman who authorities believe was acting alone — and who is now dead — and at least nine victims were transported to trauma facilities, officials said Saturday.A Dallas-area medical group says it is treating victims as young as 5 years old.Authorities in Allen, Texas, responded to the afternoon shooting at Allen Premium Outlets, prompting shoppers and workers to hide.There was a search for a second gunman, according to a source, but police now say they believe the shooter acted alone. Police said an Allen officer killed the shooter.Video from above the scene showed hundreds of shoppers exiting the area, many holding the...

Police: 9 dead in Texas mall shooting

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:52:06 GMT

ALLEN, Texas (AP) — Police say a shooting at a Dallas-area mall left 9 dead and others injured.A gunman stepped out of a silver sedan and began shooting people at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, on Saturday, sending hundreds of shoppers fleeing in panic in the latest gun violence to strike the country.Witnesses who were at the Allen Premium Outlets told The Associated Press they saw multiple victims, including some who appeared to be children, and that they saw a police officer and a mall security guard who appeared to be unconscious on the ground.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATEA gunman stepped out of a silver sedan and began shooting people at an outlet mall in the Dallas suburb of Allen, Texas, on Saturday, killing an unknown number and sending hundreds of shoppers fleeing in panic in the latest gun violence to strike the country.Witnesses who were at the Allen Premium Outlets told The Associated Press they saw multiple victims, including some who appeared to be children, and that ...

Police: 8 killed in Texas mall shooting, gunman also dead

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:52:06 GMT

By JAKE BLEIBERG and REBECCA BOONE (Associated Press)ALLEN, Texas (AP) — A gunman killed eight people and wounded seven others – three critically – in a shooting at a Dallas-area mall before being fatally shot by a police officer who happened to be nearby, authorities said Saturday.Authorities did not immediately provide details about the victims, but witnesses reported seeing children among them. Some said they also saw what appeared to be a police officer and a mall security guard unconscious on the ground.The shooting was the latest episode of gun violence to strike the country. It sent hundreds of shoppers fleeing in panic.Dashcam video that circulated online showed a gunman step out of a vehicle outside the mall and immediately start shooting at people on the sidewalk. More than three dozen shots could be heard as the vehicle recording the video drove off.Maxwell Gum, a 16-year-old shift leader at Wetzel’s Pretzels, was on his lunch break when a family w...

Orioles rally to take late lead before giving up go-ahead homer in 5-4 loss to Braves

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:52:06 GMT

When he played for the Toronto Blue Jays, Kevin Pillar crushed Orioles pitchers more than any other team he played regularly.New team, same story.Pillar, now a part-time player for Atlanta, pinch-hit against Baltimore’s Danny Coulombe, one of the club’s best relievers, in the eighth inning Saturday and gave Orioles fans déjà vu, blasting a two-run homer to propel the Braves to a 5-4 win.Pillar — who entered slashing .321/.353/.515 with an .868 OPS in 360 plate appearances against the Orioles — completed the scoring in a back-and-forth game that included several lead changes, as both teams came back from down one to take one-run leads of their own.Adam Frazier hit a two-run single in the fourth inning to give the Orioles an early 2-1 lead after the Braves took an early lead in the third. Atlanta (23-11) scored one run in both the fourth and fifth to take a 3-2 lead, but Anthony Santander’s RBI double in the sixth followed by an RBI groundout fr...

Kenley Jansen gets 399th career save, Red Sox extend win streak to 8 games

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:52:06 GMT

Another night, another win for the indefatigable 2023 Red Sox.They overtook the Phillies 7-4, clinching their third consecutive series victory. Their win streak is eight games now, the longest in the majors, and they have the 4th best record in the game.But the outlook wasn’t brilliant through the first three frames. Facing Bailey Falter, a pitcher virtually unknown to them, the Red Sox went quickly and quietly, while Corey Kluber gave the Phillies a 1-0 lead in the second.The next time through the order was another story. After going 0-for-9 the first time through, the entire Red Sox lineup came to bat in the fourth inning.Lefty specialist Rob Refsnyder became Boston’s first baserunner when he led off the fourth with a single. Alex Verdugo followed with a double, Justin Turner drew a walk, and suddenly, the Red Sox had the bases loaded with no outs for Rafael Devers.With two strikes against him, the 26-year-old third baseman smashed a 106.4 mph double to score a pair of...

Chicago White Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez undergoes an appendectomy and will be out 4 to 6 weeks

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:52:06 GMT

Eloy Jiménez underwent an appendectomy Saturday evening at Cincinnati’s Good Samaritan Hospital, the Chicago White Sox announced.The team expected the outfielder/designated hitter to be discharged later Saturday. He’ll return to Chicago and begin his recovery, which the team said is expected to take four to six weeks.“Those things are scary,” Sox manager Pedro Grifol said after Saturday’s 5-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.Jiménez experienced abdominal pain Friday night, went to the hospital Saturday morning to be evaluated and was identified with acute appendicitis.“Losing his presence, it’s tough,” outfielder/first baseman Gavin Sheets said. “How talented he is and the way he’s swinging the bat. But more than that, outside of baseball it’s a scary situation. Glad we got it handled.“It sucks for all of us. He was excited to get back to form, and we really need him.”Jim&#...

Revolution unbeaten in eight straight with 2-0 win at Toronto

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:52:06 GMT

The New England Revolution extended their unbeaten streak to eight games and secured their hold on first place in the Eastern Conference with a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night at BMO Field.The Revolution improved to 7-1-3 overall and 3-1-1 on the road while second year goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic picked up his fifth clean sheet of the season and 12th of his MLS career.The Revolution will be back on the home pitch Tuesday night (7:30) when they take on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC of the USSF in a Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup match. The Revs resume MLS play at Inter Miami CF on May 13.“It is a good win, especially on the road,” said Revolution head coach Bruce Arena. “Winning games like this on the road is difficult and therefore I would agree that this is a pretty good win in terms of us being able to dictate the terms of the game for many minutes.“It was one of our better performances.”Arena made significant changes to the Starting XI that forged a 1-1 draw against FC Cin...

Watch on FOX 5: San Diego Loyal SC at Orange County SC

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:52:06 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Loyal SC will face Orange County SC Saturday at 7 p.m.Watch the game on FOX 5 or in the video player above.Access to this event is limited to the San Diego DMA and geographic region. Your ability to view the event may be impacted by your device location, or your internet or cellphone carrier settings.

CPD: Woman dies after being dragged under mini van in church parking lot

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:52:06 GMT

CHICAGO — A woman is dead after being dragged under a mini van in the parking lot of a church in Forest Glen Saturday, according to the Chicago Police Department.Police said a 61-year-old woman was instructing a 61-year-old man on how to drive a Toyota Sienna mini van around 7:15 p.m. in the back of a church parking lot in the 5100 block of West Devon Avenue, when the 61-year-old man hit the accelerator in reverse, instead of hitting the brake.The 61-year-old woman was then dragged under the vehicle.After police arrived on scene, the 61-year-old woman was taken to St. Francis Hospital where she was later pronounced dead. Police: 9 victims in the hospital after Dallas-area outlet mall shooting A second person, who was sitting in the back seat of the mini van with the door open, fell out of the vehicle and was also taken to St Francis Hospital, where they are listed in good condition with non-life-threatening injuries.No charges have been filed in the incident, but CPD did issue a ...

Voters pass $131 million bond election for Eanes ISD

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:52:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — KXAN projects that voters passed Saturday Proposition A, B and C. The total bond package is about $131 million. The Eanes ISD Board of Trustees called a May 6 bond election for voters to consider maintenance and efficiency projects, safety and security upgrades, new technological devices for students and staff and stadium upgrades. Voter Guide: What you need to know ahead of the May 2023 local elections Proposition A: $117.773 million for safety and security upgrades, repairs and refurbishments at all Eanes ISD campuses. Other projects include energy-efficiency projects, network replacements, a new learning management system, library modernization, roof and HVAC repairs, parking lot pavement and fine arts equipment replacements.See election results Proposition B: $2.411 million for Chaparral Stadium projects including safety upgrades, pole lighting replacements, a new video board and track surface replacement.Proposition C: $11.245 million for digital device a...