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A police officer has killed a shooter who gunned down eight people in a mall in Dallas, Texas in the US.

BBC reports that hundreds of people were evacuated from Allen Premium Outlets mall, after the shooter, a male, started shooting sporadically.

Children were among those killed in the incident, and the victims’ ages range from 5 to 51, the broadcaster said.

Jonathan Boyd, Allen fire chief, said seven people, including the shooter, were declared dead at the mall, but two later died in a hospital.

Brian Harvey, Allen police chief, said the police officer took down the shooter after he heard gunshots and engaged him in a duel.

The authorities in the state have already commenced an investigation and have asked witnesses to turn in any evidence on the incident.

Greg Abbott, Texas governor, expressed dismay over the incident, adding that the state would offer its assistance to the local authorities investigating the incident.

The US has been experiencing a spike in mass shootings, leading to the death of many. This has resulted in some citizens calling for gun control.