The total number of fatalities or injuries as the result of a mass shooting in El Paso is not yet known
that the scene was active and that people should avoid the area. The Walmart is part of a larger mall complex called Cielo Vista, on the east side of town; police began evacuating people from the complex as a result of the shooting.
In response to the news, a number of politicians and Presidential hopefuls tweeted their condolences to the city. Former congressman Beto O'Rourke, who is from El Paso, wrote"Truly heartbreaking. Stay safe, El Paso." He also retweeted information about a family reunification center at a nearby middle school. Julián Castro, who is from nearby San Antonio, called the attack"devastating.
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