El Paso shooting

The El Paso shooting occurred on August 3, 2019, when a gunman opened fire at a Walmart store, killing 22 people and injuring many others. The attack was motivated by a racist manifesto targeting immigrant communities, particularly Latinos. The shooter, troubled and influenced by online hate, aimed to target as many people as possible. Authorities responded quickly, arresting the suspect, who was later charged with federal hate crimes and other offenses. The incident highlighted concerns about domestic extremism and the impact of online hate rhetoric.