EL PASO, T.X. – More information is coming out about the shooting that occurred in El Paso on Saturday:
BREAKING: ATF is en route to assist @EPPOLICE at the scene of a reported shooting in the area of #CieloVistaMall in #ElPaso TX. Please stay away from the area and refrain from posting first responder activity on social media. https://t.co/uw3DEFZRJt pic.twitter.com/0KqUK5nmmI
— ATF Dallas (@ATFDallas) August 3, 2019
UPDATE: One person is in custody in connection with the El Paso, Texas shooting, El Paso police confirm. "We don't believe there is anybody outstanding, so we are starting to secure the scene." https://t.co/mPi7INB5mS pic.twitter.com/CtOJXmiatm
— ABC News (@ABC) August 3, 2019
Scene is still Active. We have multi reports of multiple shooters. Please avoid area police conducting search of a very large area. Media staging will be given when area is secure.
— EL PASO POLICE DEPT (@EPPOLICE) August 3, 2019
Blood needed urgently. Multiple injured transported to various hospitals. Blood donation centers Vitalent Blood Services at 424 s Mesa Hills and 133 N Zaragoza
— EL PASO POLICE DEPT (@EPPOLICE) August 3, 2019
Huge medical response to active shooter at Walmart Cielo Vista. @elpasotimes pic.twitter.com/9O4M9uDYdu
— mark lambie (@LambieMark) August 3, 2019
Texas lieutenant governor sends message for antifa “Stay out of Texas.“
Full video. https://t.co/cOAURf5SBs pic.twitter.com/1wjM6P4gkp
— The “Dirty” Truth ™ (@AKA_RealDirty) August 3, 2019
Beto O’Rourke’s Campaign released a statement following the shooting:
.@BetoORourke delivers emotional statement about shooting in El Paso, Texas, he says he will cut short his campaign trip in Nevada and head to Texas immediately. pic.twitter.com/sPESbpb3tz
— Ben Pu (@BenPu_nbc) August 3, 2019
Walmart’s corporate twitter account released a statement as well:
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. We’re working closely with law enforcement & will update as appropriate.
— Walmart (@Walmart) August 3, 2019
Its still unclear if there were multiple shooters or just one as reports have been conflicting. Conservative commentator and author Brenden Dilley has been banned from Twitter after tweeting out about the event:
@PatriotsSoapbox @indynewsmedia @Conscience_Abe https://t.co/mNjD7syun2
— OKC Patriot 🇺🇸 aka Kenneth G-B (@OKCPatriot) August 3, 2019
This banning occurred while Brenden was attempting to cover the event. To be able to get up to date information from Brenden, please follow his fiance on twitter @_Hublette:
Sharing info live as it happens is the whole point of Twitter. Often info changes as details emerge. If that's suspension-worthy, everyone should be suspended. https://t.co/z7bhsrtNZh
— Savage. Randy Savage. (@_hublette) August 3, 2019
According to Right Wing Watch, sharing eyewitness testimony and telling people to stay safe is "spreading disinformation" and is grounds for suspension. Well, @TwitterSupport is this the case? I don't see that in TOS. pic.twitter.com/g4tyTXauKP
— Savage. Randy Savage. (@_hublette) August 3, 2019
This story is still developing…
