Nine killed in Texas shootout between rival motorcycle gangs

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A shootout among rival motorcycle gangs at a popular Texas restaurant left nine bikers dead and 18 injured, and  sent panicked patrons and bystanders fleeing for safety.

US police say the violence erupted shortly after noon on Sunday at a busy shopping center south of Dallas. 

Eight people died at the scene of the shooting at Twin Peaks restaurant and another person died in hospital.

The nine killed were all members of biker gangs, as were the 18 people who were taken to various hospitals with injuries that included stab and gunshot wounds.

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