REPORT: El Paso Shooting ‘Gang-Related Terrorism,’ Say Police
El Paso Swat officers respond to an active shooter situation.
Bob Price and Lana Shadwick3 Aug 20198,671
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Police in El Paso, Texas, reportedly called the mass-casualty shooting that left multiple people dead “gang-related terrorism.” A suspect is allegedly in custody. El Paso Mayor Dee Margo reports at least three confirmed fatalities.

UPDATES IN LOCAL TIME:

LIVE REPORT FROM KFOX14:

BREAKING: Active shooter reported near Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso
Avoid the area.https://t.co/kaYPeR8uGN https://t.co/5lZ6zHs7wE

— KFOX14 News (@KFOX14) August 3, 2019

UPDATE 2:30 p.m.: KFOX14 reports multiple victims transported to University Medical Center. Some were dead on arrival. El Paso Children’s Hospital received a 2-year-old and a 9-year-old child.

Police reportedly stopped a Honda sedan with a suspect that resembles a man seen on security video and in photos being distributed at the scene.

UPDATE 2:15 p.m.: President Donald Trump tweeted:

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) August 3, 2019

UPDATE 2:10 p.m.: KFOX14 is reporting that El Paso police officials are “somewhat walking back” the classification of the shooting as “gang-related terrorism.”

UPDATE 1:50 p.m.: KTSM released a screenshot of a security camera that appears to show the shooter entering the Walmart. The shooter is wearing ear protection and carrying a semi-automatic rifle.

JUST IN: KTSM can confirm this is a photo of the suspected shooter as they entered the Cielo Vista Walmart this morning. #EPShooting https://t.co/wfXkVyoLs8 pic.twitter.com/TaFZU72r5Z

— KTSM 9 News (@KTSMtv) August 3, 2019

UPDATE 1:20 p.m.: Texas Governor Greg Abbott called the shooting a “heinous and senseless act of violence.”

“Our hearts go out to the victims of this horrific shooting and to the entire community in this time of loss,” Governor Abbott wrote. “While no words can provide the solace needed for those impacted by this event, I ask that all Texans join Cecilia and me in offering our prayers for the victims and their families. The state of Texas and the Department of Public Safety are assisting the El Paso Police Department as they conduct their investigation. We have deployed troopers, special agents, Texas Rangers, tactical teams, and aircraft to the scene in a support role. The state of Texas will do everything it can to ensure justice is delivered to the perpetrators of this heinous act.”.

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https://www.breitbart.com/border/2019/08...n-el-paso-mall/

Lots of links, some graphic here:

BREAKING: Mass Shooting at El Paso Walmart…
Posted by Kane on August 3, 2019 2:02 pm

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https://www.citizenfreepress.com/breakin...l-paso-walmart/