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Arturo Benavides

Case from El-paso, TX dated Aug 03, 2019

Victim Details

Arturo Benavides

Male

Hispanic / Latino

El-paso

TX

2019-08-03

67

Arturo

Benavides

07/16/2026

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Arturo Benavides, a 60-year-old Hispanic man, was tragically killed on August 3, 2019, during the mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. Benavides, a decorated Army veteran and Sun Metro bus driver, was among the 22 people who lost their lives in the attack. The shooter, identified as Patrick Crusius, a 21-year-old white man from suburban Dallas, allegedly targeted Hispanics and immigrants. Crusius drove over 10 hours to El Paso with the intent to carry out the attack. He later pleaded gu ...
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  • Dallas News: Man's family says he was shot after trying to fight back against El Paso shooter with soda bottles
  • https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-strong/list-victims-of-the-el-paso-walmart-shooting/
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    I've been reflecting a lot on the community response after the shooting, particularly how they honor... ...Read More
    12/21/2024
    Has anyone looked into the response from Sun Metro after the tragedy? It sounds like they truly went... ...Read More
    09/09/2024
    Does anyone else find it moving how the El Paso community came together after the tragedy to honor A... ...Read More
    02/11/2024
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