Killeen, Texas – Killeen Police say they are currently investigating an incident at the Killeen Mall. According to KPD, it is aware of the incident and there are some injuries being reported.
KPD says the area is secure. Authorities ask that everyone avoid the area until the matter can be resolved.
Update – KPD says there is no active shooter at the Killeen Mall. DPS, KFD, and KPD are on the scene investigating. Police are not providing any other details at this time.
At this time, there are unconfirmed citizen reports that an individual drove a truck into the JCPenney at the mall and that the suspect had opened fire at police.
Update 2 – The Killeen Police Department said a possible drunk driver fleeing from police drove through the glass doors and continued driving through the JCPenney store. The suspect allegedly hit multiple people while driving through the store.
Five patients were taken to an area hospital with minor to life-threatening injuries. KPD says this was not an active shooter situation. A Trooper and KPD officer continued on foot.
Officers fatally shot the suspect to end the threat, according to KPD.
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