KILLEEN, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Bryan Washko said a person who drove through the Killeen mall Saturday night was shot and killed by a trooper.
Washko said the suspect drove through the front of the JC Penney and ran over multiple people.
Killeen police said the area was secure.
“We ask that you avoid the area as first responders conduct their investigation.”
News of the incident quickly spread on social media with some people claiming there was an active shooter. Killeen police confirmed that was not the case.
“There is no active shooter at the Killeen Mall,” Killeen police posted to Facebook. “DPS, KFD and KPD are currently on scene investigating this incident. The area is secure and we urge citizens to stay away from the Killeen Mall at this time.”
A spokesperson for the police department said it started with a police chase that started in Belton and ended at the mall.
As of the time this story was written, it was unclear how many people were injured or how badly.
6 News has a crew at the scene and this story will be updated.