"Walmart Victims' Families Confront Gunman at Sentencing, Hate Crimes Surge in Texas"

Relatives of the victims of the 2019 Walmart shooting in El Paso delivered emotional victim impact statements during the shooter's sentencing hearing. They chastised the gunman for his ignorance and extremism, reminding him that his actions failed to achieve his goals and that they will continue to honor the memories of their loved ones. Some speakers also highlighted the historical presence of Native Americans and Mexicans in Texas, challenging the shooter's belief in a "Hispanic invasion." The gunman, Patrick Crusius, faces up to 90 consecutive life sentences in federal prison for gun and hate crime charges.