Texas mall gunman is identified as Mauricio Garcia

Hundreds of people fled a mall in Allen, Texas, after a gunman opened fire on Saturday  (Associated Press)
Hundreds of people fled a mall in Allen, Texas, after a gunman opened fire on Saturday (Associated Press)

The gunman who murdered eight people at a Texas mall on Saturday has been identified as Mauricio Garcia, according to reports.

Garcia, 33, opened fire moments after arriving at the Allen Premium Outlets just after 3.30pm on Saturday, law enforcement sources told NBC News.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the gunman’s identity.

Breaking more to come