20 Dead, Many Injured in El Paso Mall Attack, Shooter in Custody

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Summary:

• Mass shooting at a Walmart in a mall in El Paso, Texas
• At least 40 injured (source)
• At least 19 dead (source)
• One suspect in custody – a 21-year-old male – Patrick Crusius (source)
• Police do not believe there any other suspects.
• President Trump has been briefed.

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Update (1750ET): In a stunning update, NBC News reports that at least 19 people are dead and 40 injured after a shooting Saturday near a shopping mall in El Paso, Texas, law enforcement officials said. One suspect, a 21-year-old man from the Dallas area, is in custody, law enforcement sources said.

Multiple law-enforcement sources say police have identified the suspected as Patrick Crusius.

A second person was also taken into custody by authorities, but it is not immediately known what role, if any, the person played in the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told NBC News.

Update (1630ET): President Trump has offered his condolences, tweeting on Saturday “Terrible shootings in ElPaso, Texas. Reports are very bad, many killed. Working with State and Local authorities, and Law Enforcement. Spoke to Governor to pledge total support of Federal Government. God be with you all!”

Donald J. Trump✔@realDonaldTrump

Terrible shootings in ElPaso, Texas. Reports are very bad, many killed. Working with State and Local authorities, and Law Enforcement. Spoke to Governor to pledge total support of Federal Government. God be with you all!69.6K3:10 PM – Aug 3, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy38.6K people are talking about this

Update (1500ET): AP reports that Mayor’s aide and police say multiple people were killed in an attack at an El Paso, Texas, shopping complex.

El Paso Police confirmed one person in custody.

UPDATE: El Paso Police say they have “no doubt” there are multiple shooters. One suspect is in custody https://t.co/4YDb7WiopY pic.twitter.com/yh2WjmthaY— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 3, 2019

Walmart has issued a statement:

We are in shock over the tragic events at the Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, where Walmart store #2201 and Sam’s Club #6502 are located. We’re praying for the victims, the community and our associates, as well as the first responders who are on the scene. We’re working closely with law enforcement and will update as appropriate.

NBC News allege this is one of the shooters:

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Update (1400ET): Some reports claim the shooter has been caught

Sotiri Dimpinoudis@sotiridiReplying to @sotiridi

#Update: Just in – Police officers in El Paso, #Texas believe to have caught the alleged suspect! It is still not confirmed if it is the gunmen who opened fire at the #Walmart inside the Cielo Vista Mall.461:13 PM – Aug 3, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy29 people are talking about this

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At least eighteen people have reportedly been shot – with one killed – after an active shooter opened fire at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas.

According to a police scanner the shooter was armed with an automatic weapon, possibly an AK-47.

A police officer interviews a witness who was inside the Walmart where a gunman opened fire on Saturday.CreditMark Lambie/The El Paso Times, via Associated Press

Authorities are investigating a manifesto in connection with the shooting

Law enforcement officials are studying an anti-immigrant manifesto to determine whether it was written by the gunman, according to a local law enforcement official who has been briefed on the investigation. Given the manifesto’s racially extremist views, it could make the killings a federal hate crime or an act of domestic terrorism if officials determine that it is tied to the shootings.

It declares support for the gunman who killed 51 in Christchurch, New Zealand, outlines fears about Hispanic people gaining power in the United States and appears to discuss specific details about elements of the attack, including weapons.

“Hispanics will take control of the local and state government of my beloved Texas, changing policy to better suit their needs,” the manifesto said. It added that politicians of both parties are to blame for the United States “rotting from the inside out,” but that “the heavy Hispanic population in Texas will make us a Democrat stronghold.”

Shortly after 11 am local time, El Paso Police tweeted: “Active Shooting Stay away from Cielo Vista Mall Area. The scene is Still Active.”

People arrive at MacArthur Elementary looking for family and friends as the school is being used a re-unification center during the aftermath the shooting near the Cielo Vista Mall.CreditBriana Sanchez/The El Paso Times, via Associated Press

Tony Barrio@AntonioBarrio

Definitely stay out of I-10 near Cielo Vista Mall (Airway, Hawkins exits). Police presence, lots of ambulances leaving the area. Helicopter patrolling the area and traffic at a standstill. https://twitter.com/cnnbrk/status/1157703718982299651 …

CNN Breaking News✔@cnnbrkPolice in El Paso, Texas, say they are responding to an active shooter and people should “avoid the area” https://cnn.it/2T1gPfd 912:35 PM – Aug 3, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy18 people are talking about this

The Mirror reports that the shooter is reported to have opened fire in the car park before going inside the supermarket.

Altaveu Andorra@AltaveuAndorra

BREAKING: El Paso police confirm at least 18 dead in mass shooting at Walmart92:48 PM – Aug 3, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Altaveu Andorra’s other Tweets

Alfredo Corchado@ajcorchado

Shopper sends video of people inside #sams, which like other businesses are locked down. Scene still active. Police warn all to stay away. ⁦@dallasnews⁩181:09 PM – Aug 3, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy19 people are talking about this

Sotiri Dimpinoudis@sotiridiReplying to @sotiridi

#Update: Just in – Video footage of police clearing out the entire Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, #Texas. Where a gunman who is still at large shot at least 18 people and one person dead in a #Walmart and on a parking lot.1301:10 PM – Aug 3, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy175 people are talking about this

Chris Shadrock✔@ChrisShadrock

Video on #Snapchat posted an hour ago shows a woman and possibly her daughter running out of the #CieloVistaMall in #ElPaso.71:14 PM – Aug 3, 2019 · Waco, TXTwitter Ads info and privacySee Chris Shadrock’s other Tweets

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The shooting comes just days after two people were shot and killed in a Walmart store in Southhaven, Mississippi, south of Memphis, and the same week that three people were shot and killed at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California. Source

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