ALLEN, Texas - After the tragic shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday afternoon many leaders and politicians issued statements sharing their concerns and sentiments.READ MORE: Allen Premium Outlets Shooting: Shooter 'neutralized,' fatalities confirmed with at least 9 hospitalizedWARNING: Some statements contain foul languageTexas Gov.
Greg Abbott issued a statement shortly after the shooting."Our hearts are with the people of Allen, Texas tonight during this unspeakable tragedy," said Governor Abbott. "I have been in contact with Mayor Fulk and DPS Director McCraw as well as other state and local leaders and offered the full support of the State of Texas to local officials to ensure all needed assistance and resources are swiftly deployed, including DPS officers, Texas Rangers, and investigative resources."Texas Lt.
Gov. Dan Patrick also released a statement."Please join Jan and me in mourning the victims of the unspeakable tragedy in Allen.
Please also join us in prayer for the victims’ families and friends along with the residents of Allen," said Patrick. "We are grateful for our brave first responders who were deployed to stop the shooter and investigate this hideous crime.