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Sofia Mendoza

Case from Allen, TX dated May 06, 2023

Victim Details

Sofia Mendoza

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Allen

TX

2023-05-06

8

Sofia

Mendoza

07/23/2026

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On May 6, 2023, eight-year-old Sofia Mendoza and her eleven-year-old sister, Daniela, were tragically killed during a mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas. The sisters, both students at Cox Elementary School in Sachse—Daniela in fourth grade and Sofia in second—were described by their principal as "rays of sunshine" who brought joy to those around them. Their mother, Ilda, was also injured in the attack and remained hospitalized following the incident.

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  • 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
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    I’ve been following the case of Sofia and Daniela Mendoza, and my heart goes out to their family a... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been really moved by how the community has rallied around the Mendoza family? I've b... ...Read More
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