Mauricio Garcia, Gunman in Texas Mass Shooting, Was Terminated by the Army

May 8, 2023 3:52 pm ET

A man killed eight people with an AR-15-style rifle in a mass shooting Saturday at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Texas, officials said. An officer engaged the suspect and ‘neutralized the threat,’ police said. Photo: WFAA/Associated Press

The gunman authorities said was responsible for the deaths of eight and injuries to seven others in Allen, Texas, was terminated by the Army three months after he enlisted in 2008, never even finishing basic training.

Mauricio Garcia, 33 years old, was shot dead by a police officer after opening fire at Allen Premium Outlets, authorities said. He used an AR-15-style rifle in the attack and multiple other firearms were found at the scene, according to the officials.