Shootings & Mass Violence

Sutherland Springs residents drove by with their windows down watching workers begin tearing down the building where a gunman opened fire on a Sunday service in 2017, killing twenty-six people.

The city’s release ends a legal battle with news outlets, but other government agencies are withholding materials.

Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw said he made the decision after the Uvalde district attorney found no criminal wrongdoing and asked that Ranger Chris Kindell be allowed to return to his job.

A range of victims and witnesses are expected to testify in the civil case against accused shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis and his parents. Evidence related to the 2018 shooting will be made public for the first time.

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia was on scene North Dallas on Thursday. It was not immediately clear how the officer was involved in the shooting.

A group of news organizations including The Texas Tribune had sued for access to the records.

In 2021, after the dedication of a new church, its members voted to have the site of the mass shooting demolished. Amber Holder filed the lawsuit because, she said, she, several survivors, and family of the victims were not given a chance to vote on that 2021 decision.

A grand jury also indicted former officer Adrian Gonzales for his role in the failed response to the 2022 shooting.

Police said the shooting began around 10:40 p.m. Saturday as a fight between two groups at Old Settlers Park. Fourteen victims were injured and transported to area hospitals. As of Sunday night, most had been released and the rest were in stable condition.

The lawsuits claimed that the shipment of the weapon and specialized trigger violated state and federal law.

The lawsuit accuses Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the shooter’s weapon, of marketing its products to young people.

Monday's event honoring the anniversary of the Allen Premium Outlets shooting included performances by the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra and an Allen High School choir.