The man who fatally shot eight people Saturday at an outdoor shopping mall in Allen, Texas "targeted the location rather than a specific group of people," officials say.
Speaking Tuesday at Allen City Hall in the first formal press briefing since Saturday night, Texas DPS Regional Director Hank Sibley said this about the gunman:
"He was very random in the people he killed. It didn't matter the age, race, or sex. He just shot people," Sibley said. "He just shot people, which is horrific in itself." Listen to the recording above of his entire presser.
Sibley added that the shooter, identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, had eight weapons with him at the time of the shooting -- three on him, and five more in his vehicle. All eight were obtained legally.
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