Texas Man Pleads Guilty In El Paso Walmart Shooting That Left 23 Dead

A Texas On Wednesday, a man pleaded guilty to the murder of nearly two dozen people in a mass shooting at an El Paso, Texas, Walmart 2019

The incident that took place in Allen, Texas on August 3, 2019 saw the man aged 24 face 90 federal charges. These include hate crime, firearms, and conspiracy. His lawyers stated that he intends to plead guilty last month after federal prosecutors said they would not seek death penalty. Associated Press.

“I plead guilty,” In El Paso, the man said these words. The courtroom was packed with relatives and friends of the victims killed in the shooting that occurred three-and a half years ago.

Although the U.S. prosecution does not plan to press for the death penalty against the man, it is possible that he could still face the death penalty. The state charges against him carry the possibility of capital punishment if he is found guilty. The defendant has pleaded guilty to the charges.

Federal prosecutors propose that the defendant receive 90 consecutive life sentences in prison. Joe Spencer, the defense attorney, stated that Spencer wanted his client to take full responsibility for the shooting and start serving his sentence.

“We’re glad that it’s finally done,” Spencer said that according to El Paso Times. “And he’s glad that it is finally done. There are no winners in this case. He’s going to be serving 90 consecutive life sentences.”

The confessed shooter drove from Allen in a suburb of Dallas to El Paso the day before the massacre. He posted information online about his journey to El Paso after reaching the city. “Hispanic invasion” Texas, the prosecutors stated.

“This attack is a response to the Hispanic invasion of Texas. They are the instigators, not me. I am simply defending my country from cultural and ethnic replacement brought on by the invasion,” According to some reports, the man wrote in a document entitled “The Inconvenient Truth.”

After posting the message he Taken a rifle and hundreds of rounds of ammunition and shot dozens inside a local Walmart and in the store’s parking lot. The rampage resulted in 23 deaths and many more injuries. Shortly thereafter, the shooter surrendered quickly to law enforcement.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued A statement was made on the two-year mark of the shooting. It called it a “Another Year.” “heinous and senseless act of violence.”

“Two years ago today, a heinous and senseless act of violence destroyed countless lives in the El Paso community. As we dealt with the aftermath of the horrific violence and overwhelming grief, we also saw the true spirit of what it means to be a Texan,” Abbott said.

“People from every corner of the Lone Star State banded together to support and uplift El Pasoans during their time of loss. And together as a state, we stepped up to protect our communities and prevent future tragedies,” He concluded.

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