"Federal Sentencing Hearing Begins for El Paso Walmart Shooter"

Patrick Crusius, the white supremacist responsible for the 2019 mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart, is set to be sentenced to multiple life sentences in a super-max prison. The sentencing hearing, which begins on July 5, will include victim impact statements from community members. Many in the community express disappointment that the death penalty was not pursued, believing it would have provided a sense of full justice. The shooting, fueled by racial hatred, resulted in the deaths of 23 people and left dozens injured. Community activists emphasize the need to address the racist rhetoric that contributed to the attack and to denounce politicians who continue to use hateful language. While the federal case concludes, the gunman still faces state charges, including one count of capital murder and 22 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.