Case Brief: El Paso Walmart Shooting
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2021
Level
City or Town
State(s)
Texas
Policy Areas
Public Safety
This brief discusses the 2019 mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, where the perpetrator killed 23 people and injured 23 others. It outlines the preparedness of the City prior to the incident, the immediate actions taken by the City in response to the shooting, and further actions the City took to facilitate the community's recovery. This resource highlights key takeaways from El Paso that can inform other mayors and city officials as they prepare and develop response strategies for mass shootings.