A white supremacist gunman who carried out one of the deadliest mass shootings in US history has been executed in Texas. Patrick Crusius, 24, was put to death by lethal injection for the 2019 Walmart massacre that left 22 dead – including a seven-year-old girl.
Horrific Racist Attack
Crusius drove over 650 miles from his Dallas home to target Hispanic shoppers at an El Paso Walmart. Armed with an AK-47 style rifle, he methodically hunted victims in what authorities called a racially motivated terrorist attack.
Youngest Victim's Tragic Story
Among the dead was Javier Amir Rodriguez, just seven years old, who was shopping for school supplies with his father. The boy became the youngest victim of the rampage that lasted just minutes but left permanent scars on the community.
Execution Brings Closure
After years of legal appeals, Crusius was finally executed at Huntsville Prison. Witnesses reported his final words were an apology, though many survivors found it hollow after his calculated act of violence.
The attack sparked nationwide debates about gun control, white supremacy, and border politics that continue to this day. While the execution brings legal closure, the emotional wounds remain fresh for grieving families.
