Social media posts sparked fears of a mass shooting at the Cinemark Theater in Allen, Texas, but authorities have clarified that the activity was part of planned training exercises.
The Allen Fire Department and Allen Police Department conducted joint training exercises, which included emergency vehicles and personnel in the area, but there was no cause for alarm.
This incident comes after a mass shooting occurred at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in May 2023, where 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia opened fire, killing eight people and wounding seven others.
The Texas Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether to remove the mall owner from a lawsuit filed by the victims.
