2023 El Paso shooting
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| 2023 El Paso shooting | |
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| Part of mass shootings in the United States | |
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Attack type | Mass shooting |
| Deaths | 1 |
Non-fatal injuries | 3 |
| Perpetrator | Unidentified |
| Motive | Unknown |
On February 15, 2023, a shooter opened fire inside the Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, Texas, United States, killing 1 person and injuring 3 others.[1] Two suspects have been taken into custody.[2]
Shooting[edit]
Shots were fired around the area of the food court in the Cielo Vista Mall at 5:05 pm MST.[3][4] An off duty officer swiftly, together with mall security responded by 5:08 pm MST and had taken in one suspect without usage of firearms.[5] Police stated that the first calls came at 5:10 pm MST.[6]
Aftermath and Response[edit]
Hours after the shooting, police had taken another male suspect into custody.[7][5] The motive is unknown.[2] A weapon was found at the scene.[8] The area is still considered a crime scene and under lockdown by police.[5]
The shooting received extensive coverage for its location; it occurred adjacent to a Walmart store that was the scene of a previous mass shooting in 2019.[9] Some people who were at the store during the 2023 shooting had been present during the 2019 shooting;[5] due to this the shooting was also compared to the shooting at Michigan State University days prior which also saw many bystanders experience their second shooting.[10]
Texas governor Greg Abbott announced that he had spoken to El Paso mayor Oscar Leeser and had offered state assistance, though his response was criticized by some of his opponents.[11] Democratic house representative Veronica Escobar of the 16th congressional district in Texas (which includes El Paso), stated on Twitter that "Today’s shooting at the Cielo Vista Mall has brought back traumatic memories for many of us."[12] El Paso native Beto O'Rourke, Escobar's predecessor, expressed outrage over another attack in the city. House representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) stated that he is "damn tired of having to see people running for their lives almost daily in public places."[11]
Victims[edit]
Two men[13] were transported to a local hospital in critical condition,[14][15] while another was taken to a different hospital and is in fair condition.[5] A family reunification center has been established at Burges High School's gym.[1]
See also[edit]
- List of mass shootings in the United States in 2023
- List of shootings in Texas
- 2019 El Paso shooting
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Esquivel, Erika (2023-02-15). "Live updates: Person wanted after shooting at food court at Cielo Vista Mall; 4 victims". KFOX. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at El Paso, Texas shopping mall". AP NEWS. 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ Gaffney, Melissa; Deliso, Meredith. "1 dead, 3 injured in shooting at El Paso mall: Police". ABC News. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ "One killed, 3 injured in shooting at El Paso mall; 1 suspect arrested". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Martinez, Daniel Borunda and Aaron. "1 dead, 3 injured in shooting at El Paso, Texas, shopping mall; suspects in custody". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ "El Paso police respond to shooting inside Cielo Vista Mall; 1 killed, 3 hurt". El Paso Times. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ Rose, Sharif Paget,Andy (2023-02-16). "1 dead, 3 injured in shooting at El Paso shopping mall". CNN. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ Press • •, Associated. "1 Killed, 3 Wounded in Shooting at Texas Mall Food Court, Police Say". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ "Police: One dead, three injured in El Paso mall shooting". khou.com. February 15, 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-16. Unknown parameter
|orig-date=ignored (help) - ↑ "Now We Ask Survivors How Many Mass Shootings They've Escaped". Esquire. 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Anger over Greg Abbott's 'meaningless' response to El Paso shooting – live". The Independent. 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ Press, Associated (2023-02-16). "El Paso shooting near Walmart where 23 were killed brings 'traumatic memories'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ Gonzalez, David (2023-02-16). "Police: 1 Person dead, 3 injured: Scene is secured: Shooting at Cielo Vista Mall food court; subject still outstanding". KVIA. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ "Gunman at large after shooting in El Paso shopping mall". KTSM 9 News. 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ↑ DiCasimirro, Tim Stelloh and Gemma. "One dead, three injured after shooting inside El Paso mall". CNBC. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
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