Snohomish County probation officer and 95-year-old mother killed in mall shooting

Belinda Galde and her mother, Beatrice Dotson, were killed Friday when a man began shooting inside the Macy's at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Washington.

Galde had been a probation officer for Snohomish County, according to a statement from the Snohomish County District Court.

The statement says the 64-year-old "was an amazingly kind and caring individual" who helped thousands of probationers find a better way to live.

On our Facebook page, Jason Karrenberg wrote, "Belinda was a great person and probation officer she helped me get my act together and will be missed."

Sam Huson wrote, "Belinda Galde is more than just my probation officer she has helped me become the person I am today rest peacefully Belinda you will be missed so much."

Little information has been released about Dotson.