Police searching home of Texas shooter where he lived with parents: report

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At least 8 victims killed, 7 injured in Texas mall shooting

Retired Dallas police officer Dr. Tre Pennie joined ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to weigh in on the Texas mall shooting and the ongoing fallout from the event.

Texas police searched the home of the suspected Texas mall shooter on Sunday, but authorities have yet to name the man.

FBI agents joined police in the Sunday morning search. The suspect, 33-year-old Mauricio Martinez Garcia of Dallas, Texas, lived in the home with his parents. Police shot and killed Garcia after he killed eight people in a rampage at a mall in Allen, Texas, on Saturday.

The Garcia's parents have requested a translator, according to reports.

Neighbors said Garcia had lived in the home with his parents for years, and they had never seen him in possession of a weapon. They told WFAA that he could often be seen going to and from the house in an outfit that suggested he worked in a security role. Despite the regular sightings, neighbors added that both the man and his gray Dodge Charger had frequently been missing in recent weeks.

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Texas police shot and killed the suspect responsible for killing eight people in a rampage at an Allen, Texas, mall on Saturday. Police are now searching the home where he lived with his parents. (FOX 4 Dallas)

First responders rushed to the scene of Saturday's shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas, where eight people and the shooter were killed. (FOX 4 Dallas)

The shooter began his rampage at roughly 3:30 p.m. local time, with security footage showing Garcia exiting what appears to be a gray Dodge Charger.

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A police officer at the mall heard the gunshots and rushed toward the sound. The officer then engaged the Garcia and killed him.

Six victims were declared dead at the scene, while two more died of their injuries during or after transportation to a hospital. Seven people remain injured from the attack and three were still in critical condition as of Sunday morning.

The owners of the mall released a statement regarding the shooting on Saturday, thanking police for their efforts.

"We are horrified by today's senseless tragedy and outraged by the violence that continues to plague our country.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and others affected by this heinous act.  We are thankful for the police officer’s heroic actions and for the support of all the first responders," the mall's statement read.

Police evacuated the Allen, Texas, mall where a shooter killed eight people before being shot to death by police. (FOX 4 Dallas)

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statement expressing his condolences and affirming that the state will provide resources to local officials.

"Our hearts are with the people of Allen, Texas, tonight during this unspeakable tragedy," Abbott said in the statement. "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."