Texas mall shooter identified as 33-year-old man: Report
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The man who shot and killed eight people at a mall in Allen, Texas, has been identified by police as Mauricio Garcia.
The identity of the shooter was confirmed by a senior law enforcement figure to the Associated Press. Garcia used an AR-15-style rifle to murder eight people and injure seven others on Saturday before being shot and killed by a responding police officer.
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Senior law enforcement officials said that in addition to the rifle, Garcia was also carrying a handgun and wearing a tactical vest. Multiple other firearms were found in his car, according to reports.
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Sources familiar with the matter told CBS News that Garcia had no serious prior criminal history, and was working as a security guard.
The Washington Examiner reached out to the Texas Department of Public Safety for comment.