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Who were Daniela Mendoza and Sofia Mendoza, elementary school students killed in Allen Outlets, Texas, shooting?

Author

Mia Horton

Published Jan 01, 2026

* Following gunfire that left eight individuals dead and seven others harmed at an Allen shopping center
* This included Daniela and Sofia Mendoza, two sisters who were in the 2nd and 4th grades
* Wylie ISD has expressed that their mom, Ilda, is as of now in a basic state

Following gunfire that left eight individuals dead and seven others harmed at an Allen shopping center, including Daniela and Sofia Mendoza, numerous inhabitants of North Texas lamented. As per specialists, Mauricio Garcia, the supposed shooter, was lethally shot by an official present.

Who were Daniela Mendoza and Sofia Mendoza? Sofia and Daniela Mendoza, two sisters who were in 2nd and 4th grades, separately, were distinguished by the locale as the two casualties. Wylie ISD has expressed that their mom, Ilda, is at present in a basic state.

The deplorable fresh insight about two grade school students who died in a shooting was declared to the local area by the Wylie Free School Region in an email on Monday. The two young ladies were depicted as “beams of daylight” by Cox Primary School head Krista Wilson, as indicated by an email from the foundation.

Wylie ISD has confirmed 4th grader Daniela Mendoza and 2nd grader Sofia Mendoza were killed in the Allen shooting. The sisters attended Cox Elementary in Sachse.

The school district says their mother, Ilda Mendoza, is in critical condition.

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“We love your infants, we love them so much,” Vinson composed. “Our affection for our youngsters and each other will help us through this. Daniela and Sofia won’t be neglected. Embrace your children, and let them know you love them.”

On Saturday, soon after 3:30 p.m., shots were discharged at Allen Premium Outlets, which are situated in the 800 block of West Stacy Street close to U.S. Thruway 75. As per Clinical City Medical care, of the seven further harmed patients, three were in basic condition, two were in fair condition, and one was in great shape. The area of the last tolerant’s clinic and the idea of their sickness were obscure.

On Monday and Tuesday, more advocates and backing work force will be available on the Cox Primary School grounds and will stay accessible to children, staff, and families. “Understudies might answer in various ways to this news, regardless of whether they know Daniela and Sofia. If it’s not too much trouble, let us know as to whether you notice any progressions in conduct or have worries about how your kid is answering this present circumstance,” Wilson said in an email.