Man shot, killed by law enforcement after driving into Texas mall during chase, injuring 5

KILLEEN, Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety said a man was shot and killed by law enforcement after driving through the doors of the Killeen Mall and injuring five people Saturday.

Officials said the man was chased by police around 10 p.m. 17 on Saturday when he drove through the glass doors and into JC Penney, hitting several people.

The man drove into the store and injured five people. Some of those injuries were serious, authorities said. Officials said four people were transported to the hospital from the scene. The fifth person arrived at the hospital in a personal vehicle.

Once inside the store, the man got out of the truck and ran. Officials said multiple agencies opened fire on the man, killing him.

The name of the man who was shot by police has not been released.

Officials said despite rumors circulating on social media, there was never an active shooter at the mall.