Top Items:
Robert Evans / bellingcat:
The El Paso Shooting and the Gamification of Terror — On August 3, 2019, at around 11am local time, initial police reports indicated that a gunman had walked into an El Paso Wal-Mart and opened fire. As of the publication of this article, at least eighteen people have died and several others have been injured.
Discussion:
The Daily Beast
RELATED:
April Glaser / Slate:
8chan Is a Normal Part of Mass Shootings Now — Three white-nationalist shooters appear to have posted manifestos on the same troll forum. Here's how 8chan became a meme-filled refuge for hate. — Late Saturday morning, a young white man entered a Walmart in El Paso, Texas …
Discussion:
CNN
New York Times:
Minutes Before El Paso Killing, Hate-Filled Manifesto Appears Online — Nineteen minutes before the first 911 call alerted authorities to a mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Tex., a hate-filled, anti-immigrant manifesto appeared online. — It spoke of a “Hispanic invasion of Texas.”
Discussion:
Talking Points Memo, The Atlantic, Washington Post, Quartz, The American Conservative, Outside the Beltway and Deadline
Richard Parker / New York Times:
When Hate Came to El Paso — The worst massacre aimed at Latinos in American history happened in my hometown, to my people. — Mr. Parker is the author of “Lone Star Nation: How Texas Will Transform America.” — EL PASO, Tex. — The older man next to me on the metal bench …
Los Angeles Times:
‘Very much a loner’: What we know about Patrick Crusius, the suspect in the El Paso massacre — The suspect in the killing of at least 20 people in El Paso posted an online manifesto before starting on the deadly rampage that was described by Texas law enforcement and political leaders as hate-filled and racist.
Discussion:
Fox News, VICE, Washington Blade, Informed Comment and El Paso Times
Kolten Parker / KSAT-TV:
Donald Trump still owes city of El Paso $470,000 for MAGA rally from February — Trump's campaign has been charged late fees by the city but still not paid — EL PASO, Texas - President Donald Trump pledged total support of the federal government on Twitter Saturday as city officials …
Discussion:
ThinkProgress, Slate and Mediaite
Brie Stimson / Fox News:
Amy Klobuchar, Beto O'Rourke slam Trump in wake of El Paso massacre, face backlash for politicizing tragedy
Amy Klobuchar, Beto O'Rourke slam Trump in wake of El Paso massacre, face backlash for politicizing tragedy
Discussion:
Politico
Mehdi Hasan / The Intercept:
After El Paso, We Can No Longer Ignore Trump's Role in Inspiring Mass Shootings
After El Paso, We Can No Longer Ignore Trump's Role in Inspiring Mass Shootings
Discussion:
Bloomberg, CNBC and Southern Poverty Law Center
New York Times:
El Paso Shooting: 20 People Are Dead in Massacre at Walmart
El Paso Shooting: 20 People Are Dead in Massacre at Walmart
Discussion:
Times of San Diego and The Daily Caller
New York Times:
Mass Shooting in Dayton, Ohio, Kills at Least 9 — Twenty-six others were wounded, the police said. It was the second American mass shooting in 24 hours, and the third in a week. — RIGHT NOW It was the second American mass shooting in 24 hours, and the third in a week. — Here's what we're following:
Discussion:
daytondailynews, The Moderate Voice, Slate, Quartz, Outside the Beltway and The Week
RELATED:
Associated Press:
The Latest: Dayton mayor says gunman who killed 9 wore armor — DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — The Latest on a deadly mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio (all times local): — Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley says the gunman in a mass shooting that killed nine people in Ohio was wearing body armor and had extra magazines.
Discussion:
Refinery29
Associated Press:
9 killed in Ohio in second US mass shooting within 24 hours — DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A gunman wearing body armor and carrying extra magazines opened fire in a popular nightlife area of Dayton, Ohio, killing nine and injuring dozens, authorities say, in the second U.S. mass shooting in less than 24 hours.
Adia Robinson / ABC News:
2-year-old survived El Paso shooting after mom used body as shield, Texas Rep. says — A 2-year-old victim survived a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, according to Rep. Veronica Escobar, because the child's mother used her body as a shield. — Escobar described the woman sacrificing her life on “This Week” Sunday.
Discussion:
The Daily Caller and Slate
Ben Gittleson / ABC News:
President Trump's rhetoric not to blame for mass shootings: Mick Mulvaney
President Trump's rhetoric not to blame for mass shootings: Mick Mulvaney
Discussion:
Townhall, Axios, Boston Globe and Breitbart
Jared Keller / Task & Purpose:
Meet the hero soldier who saved children's lives during the El Paso Walmart shooting — VIDEO: Army Pfc. Glendon Oakley saves children lives after mass shooting at the El Paso Walmart — At first, Army Pfc. Glendon Oakley Jr. was completely unaware of the chaos unfolding just around the corner.
Discussion:
The Daily Caller
RELATED:
El Paso Times:
El Paso shooting updates: 20 killed in El Paso Walmart shooting near Cielo Vista Mall — The peace that El Paso is known for was bloodied Saturday when a gunman from out of town killed 20 people at a Walmart near Cielo Vista Mall, officials said. — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott revealed …
Discussion:
ThinkProgress, New York Magazine, Breitbart, WTVR-TV, Mediaite, KTSM-TV, The Guardian, The Gateway Pundit, KFOX-TV and Patterico's Pontifications
Ben Collins / NBC News:
Investigators ‘reasonably confident’ Texas suspect left anti-immigrant screed, tipped off before attack
Investigators ‘reasonably confident’ Texas suspect left anti-immigrant screed, tipped off before attack
Discussion:
Mediaite
Suhauna Hussain / Los Angeles Times:
Deadly violence heightens concerns about domestic terrorism and white supremacists
Deadly violence heightens concerns about domestic terrorism and white supremacists
Discussion:
The Hill and Washington Monthly
Ledyard King / USA Today:
‘God be with you all’: Trump pledges full support for El Paso shooting victims as lawmakers also grieve
‘God be with you all’: Trump pledges full support for El Paso shooting victims as lawmakers also grieve
The Texas Tribune:
Horror in El Paso: 20 dead, 26 wounded in mass shooting at Walmart
Horror in El Paso: 20 dead, 26 wounded in mass shooting at Walmart
Discussion:
Slate, Common Dreams, UPI, Breitbart and Off the Kuff
Chris Francescani / ABC News:
Mass shooting leaves at least 20 dead, dozens injured in El Paso, police say
Mass shooting leaves at least 20 dead, dozens injured in El Paso, police say
Discussion:
Axios, Hullabaloo, CNN, Breitbart, Slate, twitchy.com, KTSM-TV, POLITICUSUSA, WTVR-TV, Variety, NPR, fox8.com, Mediaite, The Sun, Fox News and New York Post
NBC News:
El Paso mall shooting: At least 18 people dead, suspect in custody, police say
El Paso mall shooting: At least 18 people dead, suspect in custody, police say
Discussion:
CNN, UPI, USA Today, fox8.com, Daily Kos, Breitbart, Texas Monthly, Deadline, Towleroad Gay News, Associated Press, Latino Rebels, Quartz, Mother Jones and The Trace
Associated Press:
AP source: At least 15 dead in El Paso, Texas, shooting
AP source: At least 15 dead in El Paso, Texas, shooting
Discussion:
El Paso Times, The Wrap, ImmigrationProf Blog, National Observer, The Daily Caller, Axios, Daily Wire, Deadline and Slate
Washington Post:
At least 20 dead in El Paso shopping center shooting as authorities investigate Texas man and manifesto
At least 20 dead in El Paso shopping center shooting as authorities investigate Texas man and manifesto
Discussion:
Talking Points Memo, The Daily Beast and Balloon Juice
Washington Post:
Politicians grieve for El Paso victims, with Democrats decrying GOP inaction on gun laws
CBS News:
El Paso police say multiple people killed in shooting at shopping mall
El Paso police say multiple people killed in shooting at shopping mall
Discussion:
Politico, The Daily Beast, The Week, One America News Network, New York Post, WPSD Local 6WPSD Local 6, Breitbart, Splinter, Daily Kos, KTLA, CNN, twitchy.com, Mediaite, fox8.com, Law & Crime, Townhall, Deadline and CBS Boston
Sam Dorman / Fox News:
Texas Lt. Gov. tells Antifa to ‘stay out’ of El Paso after Walmart shooting
Texas Lt. Gov. tells Antifa to ‘stay out’ of El Paso after Walmart shooting
Discussion:
The National Interest
New York Post:
Feds probing AOC's chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti after sudden resignation — The Feds are looking into possible campaign finance misdeeds by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's chief of staff and lead rainmaker, who suddenly resigned Friday, federal sources told The Post.
Discussion:
Breitbart, Political Wire and Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion
Steven Shepard / Politico:
Governor follows Trump script in reelection brawl — FANCY FARM, Ky. — President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is still a year away, but Kentucky is going to get a preview this fall. — Gov. Matt Bevin is clinging as tightly as he can to Trump — even borrowing some of his tactics …
Griff Witte / Washington Post:
Trump says cities are ‘a mess.’ They're actually enjoying a golden age. — DETROIT — The red-brick apartment on Westminster Street once resembled a scene from a horror film — or from a Donald Trump tweet about urban America. — The roof was caving in. The walls were rotten.