Police have identified the gunman that killed eight people and injured 7 others when he opened fire at a Texas outdoor mall Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. Police said 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia opened fire at the Allen Premium Outlets,a mall north of Dallas, the Associated Press reported. Garcia was later killed on the scene by a police officer. The Allen Police Department initially included the gunman in the number of those killed. Nine people were transferred to the hospital after the shooting, where two later died, three remain in critical condition, and four others were stable, Allen Fire Department Chief Jonathan Boyd said Saturday evening during a press conference. In a statement after the tragedy, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott offered “full support” to local officials.

More than three dozen shots were heard around 3:36 p.m, that alarmed bystanders and an Allen Police Department officer that was near the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas.  The gunman was killed by an Allen Police Department police officer shortly after. The hospitalized individuals range in age from 5 to 61, authorities said. “This is a tragedy. People will be looking for answers,” Allen Police Chief Brian Harvey said during a press conference. “We’re sorry that those families are experiencing that loss.” The shooting is still under investigation the FBI is asking the public for any information connected with the tragedy. This shooting comes a little over a week after another gunman opened fire on his neighbors in Cleveland,Texas, after they asked him to stop firing his gun in his front yard, killing 5 people, including a 9-year-old boy. This marks the 199th mass shooting so far this year. This is very unfortunate that another mass shooting has occurred again, in America. I hope the families can find answers and the public as well. I soon hope we can all find peace within each other.