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The Allen Premium Outlets is now a massive crime scene as police, FBI and ATF investigate the tragedy. Several law enforcement agencies responded to a deadly shooting at an Allen outlet mall Saturday afternoon. During a news conference held Saturday night, Allen Fire Chief J. Boyd confirmed nine people have died, including the shooter, and seven people are still being treated in area hospitals. Medical City Healthcare told WFAA that they were treating eight of the victims ranging from 5 to 61 years old. It is unclear which of those victims are deceased. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the first responders, victims, their loved ones, and the North Texas community during this tragic event," the facility said. According to officials, the shooting occurred at about 3:36 p.m. at Allen Premium Outlets, 820 W. Stacy Road. Witnesses told WFAA they saw the shooter near the location of the Fatburger restaurant in the mall complex. Additionally, they described the shooter as dressed in all black.

37.9 million Americans are currently living in poverty, accounting for 11.6% of the total population. That’s despite the fact that America ranks first as the richest nation in the world in terms of GDP. Poverty in the U.S. is not only a humanitarian crisis but an economic one as well. About 11% of the federal budget, or $665 billion goes to economic security programs every year. Child poverty alone is estimated to cost the U.S. over $1 trillion based on the latest research. So how did poverty become such a big issue in the U.S. and why is it so difficult to end it?