# Active shooter at El Paso Walmart; at least 18 shot \[3-AUG-2019\]

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [August 3, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/active-shooter-at-el-paso-walmart-at-least-18-shot-3-aug-2019/838124 "2019-08-03T18:18:48Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 3, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/active-shooter-at-el-paso-walmart-at-least-18-shot-3-aug-2019/838124/30 "2019-08-03T21:19:39Z")

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**Moderator Warning**

> [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](#):
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> I sure wish I knew how many are dead and how many are only injured so I can calibrate my Thoughts and Prayers to the appropriate level.

Callous sarcasm has no place in a breaking news thread. Do not do this again.

ETA:

**Moderator Note**

After further consideration, I am reducing this from a warning to just a note.

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