Allen holding moment of silence this afternoon

A mother (who didn't want to provide her name) (R) is comforted as she visits a cross that bears the name of one of her children's best friends at the memorial set up near the scene of a mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall on May 9, 2023 in Allen, Texas. Eight people were killed and seven wounded in the attack on Saturday. The gunman was killed at the scene by an Allen Police officer responding to an unrelated call. Three of the wounded are in critical condition, according to reports. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
A mother (who didn't want to provide her name) (R) is comforted as she visits a cross that bears the name of one of her children's best friends at the memorial set up near the scene of a mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall on May 9, 2023 in Allen, Texas. Eight people were killed and seven wounded in the attack on Saturday. The gunman was killed at the scene by an Allen Police officer responding to an unrelated call. Three of the wounded are in critical condition, according to reports. Photo credit (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

The City of Allen will hold a moment of silence on Saturday, May 13th to honor the victims of the mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets Mall.

City officials are asking people to pause at 3:36pm to remember those who were lost and give thanks to those who helped the victims.
The first 9-1-1 calls about the shooting came in at 3:36pm on Saturday, May 6th.

City officials are also reminding people affected by the shooting that help is available. The city has opened its own Victim Services Help Line at 214-509-4444.  

Lifepath Systems of Collin County is offering counseling at its locations in McKinney and Plano. People can call 972-422-5939.

The City of Allen has a list of additional resources on its website.

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