that s about 25 miles north of dallas. the began coming around in 5:30 pm eastern time. there are reports of multiple casualties but nbc news has not confirmed a number. the city of allen issued a public safety alert warning residents to stay away from the allen premium outlets. we ve seen what appears to be hundreds of people walking out with their hands up, presumably to indicate to authorities outside they are not a threat. frank figliuzzi, i want to bring you in here and ask, as you watch this unfold, which questions remain for you? the question is, obviously, is this contained? it s the shooter identified? and either apprehended or deceased? there are signs that that could be the case here in in terms of the tone and pace we are seeing now. that has changed drastically over the co what is the toll? for the casualties? how many? who are they? and then everybody has the same question. why? why did this happen? and then, of course, alicia menendez, there is the larger
how many? who are they? and then everybody has the same question. why? why did this happen? and then, of course, alicia menendez, there is the larger question why does this keep happening? does it have to? and what can we do with it? frank figliuzzi, i m going to ask you to stay with me. i m going to bring in nbc news s george salius. george the story? monitoring the situation right now, clearly unfolding right now. we just received word from governor abbott, who has been briefed on the shooting, the governor saying our hearts are with the people of allen, texas, during this unspeakable tragedy. i ve been in contact with mayor folk fulk to ensure all resources are swiftly deployed and the p.s. and investigator of resources and the atf, of course, a major part of any investigation that