Breaking News: Active Shooter Reported at Killeen Mall; Shoppers Take Shelter
Killeen, TX – Chaos unfolded at Killeen Mall this afternoon as reports of an active shooter sent shoppers and employees scrambling for safety. Law enforcement has confirmed the situation is ongoing, and the mall remains on lockdown as authorities work to secure the area.
Among those inside the mall are families and employees who have taken refuge in stores and backrooms. One concerned individual shared that their parents, sister, and young nephew are currently locked down inside the Sunglass Hut.
“I am freaking out,” they said, echoing the fears of many with loved ones in the mall. “We’re all just waiting for updates, praying they stay safe.”
Police have urged anyone in the mall to stay in place and remain as quiet as possible until they are escorted out by law enforcement. Initial reports suggest gunfire erupted near one of the mall’s central areas, but details about injuries or suspects remain unclear.
Emergency services are on the scene, and ambulances have been seen near the mall’s entrances, prepared to assist any potential victims.
Authorities are asking the public to stay away from the area and to refrain from calling family members inside to avoid disrupting communications with emergency responders.
This is a developing situation. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
