being told that there are multiple fatalities. police have not yet released an exact count. perhaps we ll get some insight during this briefing. however, they have confirmed that there is no longer an active threat in the area. let s go to nbc s morgan chesky is on the ground for us rates outside the mall there allen, texas. morgan, we ve been checking in with you since this tragedy unfolded. what can you tell us? aged amen, there still remains an incredibly large law enforcement presence here, surrounding an entire parameter of the small, more than 120 stores. as we wait to hear the update from the police chief of allen, texas, i can tell you that we are hearing more and more stories of how this played out late this afternoon. gunshots were reported at 3:30. i shared some of those interviews with you. i don t mention the story of abby perez, a short time ago. she was the mother that when she heard fireworks, she realized this was an active shooter situation, she took her t