Gunman who killed 23 in Texas Walmart attack can avoid death penalty with plea deal

El Paso County District Attorney James Montoya said that his decision in the prosecution of Patrick Crusius was driven by a majority of victims' relatives who wanted the case behind them.

Mar 26, 2025 - 08:30
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Gunman who killed 23 in Texas Walmart attack can avoid death penalty with plea deal
A memorial to honor the victims of the 2019 Walmart mass shooting, is pictured on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in El Paso, Texas.

El Paso County District Attorney James Montoya said that his decision in the prosecution of Patrick Crusius was driven by a majority of victims' relatives who wanted the case behind them.

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