Allen mall shooting: Lawsuit filed against Allen Premium Outlets' owner, security provider
ALLEN, Texas - The family members of some the victims killed in a mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets have filed a lawsuit claiming safety concerns before the shooting were ignored.
In May 2023, a gunman opened fire at the popular outdoor mall, killing eight people and injuring seven others before a police officer killed the shooter.
The lawsuit, filed this week, says the mall owner, Simon Property Group, and security provider Allied Universal knew the high-risk of incidents at the mall and failed to provide proper staffing.
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The lawsuit also named the hotel where the shooter was staying.
They say he planned and stockpiled weapons in his room for months.
The mall owner has not released a response to the lawsuit.
The security contractor said it does not comment on pending litigation.