Sofia Mendoza, age 8

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Lost to gun violence on May 6, 2023 in Allen, Texas.

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https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article275205831.html#storylink=mainstage_lead
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: 3 Children From 2 Families Among 8 Killed in Allen Mall Shooting
NBC News: Texas mall shooting live updates: Gunman had been kicked out of Army training
May 8: CNN: 2 families lost multiple loved ones in the Texas outlet mall shooting | CNN
May 8: https://www.kwtx.com: 27-year-old woman from India killed in Allen outlet mall shooting, family rep confirms
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth: Allen Outlets Shooting: 8 victims killed, 7 injured; shooter 'neutralized'
wfaa.com: Allen mall shooting: 8 victims killed, including children, Biden confirms; says shooter had 'AR-15 style' gun
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