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Source: Al Jazeera

1. Summary
   On Saturday a 33-year-old man shot and killed eight people at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas. At least two of those killed were children. Seven others were wounded. The shooter was killed by a police officer on the scene. Police found an AR-15-style rifle and a handgun at the scene, and authorities said the shooter was wearing body armor.
   
   Law enforcement said the shooter had been staying at a nearby motel before the shooting. He appeared to have worked as a security guard from 2016 to 2020 and had firearms training in relation to that. His social media history reportedly indicated an interest in white supremacy, and during the shooting, he was wearing a patch that read "RWDS," an acronym for "Right Wing Death Squad."
   
   Authorities cautioned the investigation is still in its early stages, and few details have been publicly released. The motive for the attack remains unclear. The incident is the 21st such mass shooting this year (defined as four or more casualties), a record pace.

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