Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement marking seven years since the Walmart shooting on August 3rd, 2019:
"Every El Pasoan knows where they were on August 3rd, 2019. Today remains a solemn day, and despite the passing of time, seven years later our community continues to feel the pain, loss, and devastation from the senseless violence of that day.
"I know that many continue to live with the ongoing trauma of that day, and we must continue to be supportive as the journey toward healing continues. While we remember the 23 loved ones taken from us, I remain grateful for how our city came together in the days, months and years since.
"I’m thinking today of those families still mourning their loved ones, and of the El Pasoans who struggle with their injuries, both visible and invisible."
