'Our community will not be defined by this senseless, evil act of violence,' says El Paso Mayor Dee Margo of the shooting that left at least 20 people dead. 'We will be defined by the unity and compassion we showed in the wake of this tragedy.'
After a deadly shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, another Walmart about 15 miles southeast of the city has closed for the day.
The city of Socorro, Texas, tweeted that its local Walmart was closing to allow its employees to go home. Socorro Police is monitoring all shopping districts in the area. "After speaking with our police department, the neighborhood Walmart will be closing for the rest of the day allowing their employees to go home for the day. Socorro PD is actively patrolling and will be monitoring all shopping districts," the city said on Twitter."We're in shock over the tragic events at Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, where store 2201 & club 6502 are located. We’re praying for the victims, the community & our associates, as well as the first responders.
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