22 people were killed and dozens injured in a shooting in El Paso, Texas shopping mall Saturday
Two more victims of the mass shooting at a crowded El Paso Walmart died Monday morning, raising the death toll for the attack to 22.
Officials at Del Sol Medical Center said the two patients died early Monday at the hospital — nearly two days after the shooting.
“We are deeply saddened to tell you that two patients passed away overnight,” Dr. Stephen Flaherty told a news conference.
El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen said Crusius purchased his weapon legally. He said Crusius was being cooperative and “forthcoming with information” to investigators. The Associated Press reports Crusius is from Allen, Texas, which is a nearly 10-hour drive from El Paso.
The attack targeted a Walmart and did not spread to other nearby shopping areas, El Paso police Sgt. Robert Gomez said, adding that most victims were inside the store. The shopping area is about 5 miles from the main border checkpoint with Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.