On May 6, 2023, a mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas, killed 35-year-old Cindy Cho along with her husband, Kyu Cho, and their 3-year-old son, James. The family’s 6-year-old son, William, was wounded but survived. The shooter, 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, arrived about 3:36 p.m., wore black tactical gear and opened fire on shoppers outside the mall with an AR-15 style rifle. He shot 15 people, killing eight and injuring seven. An Allen Police Department officer who was at the mall on an unrelated call engaged Garcia and fatally shot him, ending the attack.

Authorities searched Garcia’s vehicle and home and found multiple firearms and ammunition that had been legally purchased. Investigators, including the FBI, reported no conclusive evidence tying him to extremist groups; searches reportedly found no clear motive. The community rallied around the surviving son, William Cho, and a GoFundMe for his medical care and future needs raised over $2 million. Cindy Cho was remembered as sweet and kind.

If anyone has information about Cindy Cho, her family, or the events that day, please share what you know.