North Texas Community Mourns After Deadly Mall Shooting in Allen.

Fear and anguish grip North Texas after a gunman opened fire at a crowded mall in Allen, killing eight and wounding seven. Shoppers at other shopping centers have heightened security, including additional officers patrolling the mall and Asian market. Mass shootings have risen sharply in recent years, causing a collective grief and trauma, with seven in 10 adults citing it as a significant stressor. These acts of violence have permeated our culture, making no place feel safe anymore.