August 2, 2024
Tomorrow marks five years since the tragic El Paso Walmart shooting, a day that we will remember forever.
On August 3, 2019, a gunman fueled by hatred and white supremacy took the lives of 23 innocent people and injured many others. This horrific act of violence devastated families and shattered communities. The El Paso tragedy showed us again how dangerous and destructive hate-fueled armed extremism can be. After the shooting, Latinx adults were twice as likely as white people to say they often experienced mass shooting-related stress. No one should have to fear for their safety while going about their daily lives.
Source: Painted by Appalachian artist Ellen Elmes.
We must continue to stand united against hate and gun violence.
We will keep pushing for common sense gun laws that protect Texans from gun violence at the hands of those who seek to do harm. This includes advocating for measures such as an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) law, allowing civil court judges to temporarily remove firearms from individuals threatening to harm themselves or others.
Together, we can build a future where our communities are free from the threat of gun violence.
In solidarity,
Nicole Golden
Executive Director