Driver Shot Dead After Crashing Pickup Truck Into JC Penney at Killeen Mall, Injuring Five Including Six-Year-Old Child

Dec 22, 2024, 03:41 AM

A police pursuit in Texas culminated in a tragic incident at Killeen Mall on Saturday evening, where a driver crashed a pickup truck into a JC Penney store, injuring at least five people. The chase began in Belton, approximately 19 miles away, and ended when the suspect drove through the mall's entrance, reportedly covering several hundred yards inside the store. Law enforcement responded to the scene, and the driver was fatally shot by a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper. Authorities confirmed that there was no active shooter situation at the mall, and the injured individuals were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Among the injured was a six-year-old child. The incident has raised concerns about safety during the busy holiday shopping season.