KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) – Authorities say a man was shot Saturday night after driving his vehicle through Killeen Mall, injuring several people.

Texas DPS Sgt. Bryan Washko says around 5 p.m., a Texas Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a black pickup truck near I-35 and I-14 in Belton.

According to Washko, the suspect continued driving and eventually exited the highway and drove into the Killeen Mall parking lot before driving into the building.

Washko said the suspect drove through the front doors of JC Penny in the mall, running over several people.

“The police officer and the Killeen police officer proceeded on foot after the vehicle driving through the store struck people,” Washko said. “It traveled several hundred meters.”

Washko said four people were taken to the hospital with minor to serious injuries and a fifth person went to the hospital themselves in connection with the incident.

“Our city has experienced a deeply disturbing incident that has shocked our community,” said Killeen Mayor Debbie Nash-King. “My heart goes out to those injured in the tragic events at Killeen Mall and my thoughts and prayers are with them and their families.”

Washko said the suspect was shot by authorities.

“We had DPS, the Killeen Police Department and three other local agencies, off-duty officers at the Killeen Mall that neutralized the suspect and stopped him from injuring or possibly killing more people,” Washko said.

The suspect’s identity has not been released by authorities.

Authorities said it was not an active shooter incident.

“Let me reiterate that this is not an active shooter,” Washko said. “There’s been a lot of talk online about this being an active shooter, so we’re going to stop that.”

The Texas Rangers will conduct an investigation and Texas DPS will be the lead agency on the incident.

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