Allen Texas May 7, 2023

Note: Private Officer International national news desk received word late Saturday that an unarmed security officer was among the none murdered during an Active Shooter incident an Allen Texas Outlet Mall.

Sadly, we were able to confirm these details early Sunday morning.

Of the eight people fatally shot at the Texas mall, police confirmed Sunday that a 20-year-old unarmed security officer who worked at the shopping center was gunned down.

Christian LaCour of Farmersville was on the job at the Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday afternoon when suspect Mauricio Garcia, 33, opened fire in the parking lot outside H&M, local Fox 4 reported.

Sandra Montgomery, LaCour’s grandmother, mourned the loss of her “beautiful grandson” while confirming he was among the fatalities.

The young man’s family became terrified when it couldn’t reach him after Saturday’s bloodbath.

“Christian LaCour, was the security guard killed in the shooting at Allen Texas,” Montgomery wrote on Facebook. “He was such a beautiful soul, 22 years old with goals for his future.

Kellie Smith, the mother of LaCour’s sister-in-law, said the whole family is devastated over the young man’s death, describing him as a “sweet young boy” who grew up into a “very sweet gentleman.”

“Words can not even begin to describe the devastation that our family feels,” Smith wrote. “Their will forever be a void.”

In a statement about the shooting, the mall said, “We are horrified by the senseless tragedy at Allen Premium Outlets and are outraged by the violence that continues to plague our country.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and others affected by this heinous act. We are thankful for the Allen Police Officer’s heroic actions and for the support of all the first responders.”

Nine other victims were hospitalized, including two who later died of their wounds, Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said.

Garcia was shot and killed by an officer who was patrolling the area.

A vigil for LaCour and the seven other slain victims will be held in Allen on Sunday evening.

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