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in uvalde if they make that choice. the only reason we are living with these recurring nightmares is because our politicians have made the choice that the status quo is acceptable. we have to get them to make a different choice. >> congresswoman donna edwards, thanks so much for making time. press secretary -- james talarico, please stick around, we will talk to you again shortly. we just want to reset because it is the top of the hour. to any of our viewers who may be joining us right, now as i mentioned, it's 10 pm eastern, 9 pm in allen, texas. you're seeing a live picture there, ...

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 conta...

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 ...

Allen Police Chief Brian Harvey, who has led the department for 12 years, is retiring effective February 1, 2024. During his tenure, Chief Harvey implemented new technologies, enhanced community outreach, and facilitated major bond-funded projects. Steve Dye has been recruited as the new Chief of Police to continue building upon Harvey's achievements.

Brian Harvey has served as Allen's chief of police for the last 12 years.