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begin any moment now, here is what we know so far at this hour. police say that they received reports of an active shooter, just at the 30 pm local time, and according to authorities, at least nine people have been hospitalized. the shooter now that, we're being told, there are multiple fatalities, but police have not yet released an exact count. perhaps, we'll get some insight varying 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, he's on the ground for us right outside the premium all there in on te...

>> i am state representative jeff reach from us district 67 and president of allen. my family and i reside about a mile from where the shooting took place. this community is home for us, and our hearts are devastated and broken tonight. no law enforcement official, no elected official ever imagines or plans to or hopes to speak in front of a press conference like this. but here we are, and we are resolute and our commitment to pray for. praying and believing for the victims and their families. there are many, many people in our community tonight who are hurting, whose lives have been shattered...

Call fbi. one 800 call fbi. this is an ongoing active investigation that tremendous local county and state and federal support. we appreciate. i was turned over to congressman -- >> thank you, chief. first and foremost, we need to keep the families impacted by this tragedy in our prayers. we will never know how many lives were saved by the swift actions of the first responders. what we do know is that we owe a debt of gratitude to first responders that ran towards the gunfire and acted swiftly to neutralize the threat. i will be filed by state representative jeff each.