EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) —
UPDATE: 5:32 p.m. (MDT) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirms 20 are dead, dozens injured in today’s mass shooting at the Cielo Vista Walmart.
Shooting reported at 10:31 a.m., El Paso Chief Greg Allen confirmes that in addition to the 20 confirmed dead, there are 26 wounded. Allen says they numerous ages.
Chief Allen confirms the suspect is a white male. KTSM has independently confirmed the suspect is Patrick Crusius, 21, out of Allen, Texas
The State of Texas will be seeking Capital Murder charges against the suspect. Emerson Bowie, the FBI Special Agent in Charge says the FBI is investigating all evidence to determine if the shooting will be considered a possible hate crime.
El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen confirms the shooter left a manifesto behind, which KTSM has received, but is working to validate.
El Paso Police, El Paso Sheriff’s Office, FBI, Texas DPS, and Border Patrol all responded to the scene and are assisting with the investigation.
UPDATE: 4:18 p.m. (MDT) — UMC officials confirm that one person who was transported to the hospital died due to their injuries. Others remain in critical condition.
UPDATE: 3:22 p.m. (MDT) – A spokesperson with University Medical Center (UMC), the county’s only level 1 trauma center, says they received 13 total patients related to today’s Cielo Vista Walmart shooting.
Two children were also received and transferred to El Paso Children’s Hospital, which is attached to UMC.
“We do not have a status for all patients to report at this time. Families of victims are arriving at UMC and are being assisted by UMC staff and counselors. “This is a terrible tragedy and we are doing everything possible to treat and care for the victims and assist their families,” said Jacob Cintron, UMC President & CEO.
A UMC spokesperson says they will be providing a media update at 4 p.m. MST.
In total, between Del Sol and University Medical Center, 24 patients including two children.
UPDATE: 2:26 p.m. (MDT) – A spokesperson from Del Sol hospital confirms they received a total of 11 victims ranging in age from 35 years old to 82 years old.
Two of those patients are in stable condition and nine are listed in critical condition.
For more information, please call the patient hotline at 915-263-6999.
UPDATE: 2:17 p.m. (MDT) — President Trump tweets his statement regarding Walmart shooting.
UPDATE: 1:46 p.m. (MDT) — KTSM can confirm through a law enforcement source that this photo is of the shooter as they entered the Walmart show at Cielo Vista this morning around 10 a.m.
UPDATE 1:37 p.m. (MDT) — El Paso Police say a call for an active shooter came in at 10 a.m. this morning at Walmart at Cielo Vista and then additional reports came in of a possible shooter at adjacent Cielo Vista Mall. Police say one person in custody and a second person is detained. Police do not believe any suspect is outstanding.
UPDATE: 1:06 p.m. (MDT) – An officer on the scene tell KTSM that 18 people are dead at the scene. An updated number of injured has not been given by EPPD. We are waiting to confirm from an El Paso Police spokesperson.
UPDATE: 12:53 p.m. (MDT) El Paso Police say anyone looking to reunite with loved ones who may have been inside the Walmart or Cielo Vista Mall are asked to gather at MacArthur Intermediate School located 8101 Whitus Dr.
A KTSM photographer confirms that Bassett Place Mall was also being evacuated as a precaution.
UPDATE: 12:46 p.m. (MDT) El Paso Mayor Dee Margo confirms to KTSM that there are multiple fatalities involved in today’s shooting at Walmart.
Margo says that three suspects believed to be involved were taken into custody. El Paso Police are expected to give a press conference within the hour.
El Paso Police and multiple other law enforcement agencies are responding to a shooting at the Walmart an active shooter situation.
KTSM can confirm that 18 people were shot inside the Walmart. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.
Details are limited at this time. Count on News13 to bring you updates on this breaking story.
