Just received this email from Beto O’Rourke’s campaign:
Earlier today, a mass shooter opened fire at a shopping center in my and Beto’s hometown of El Paso. We don’t know all of the details, but we do know that many people have been injured or killed. Our hearts are broken for this community we call home.
First, I want you to know that all of our staff and volunteers here in El Paso are safe and accounted for. Second, Beto is on his way home. We’ve canceled the upcoming events on his calendar.
A link was included with Beto’s brief recorded message from Las Vegas airport.
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For those that can’t see the video, he’s in Las Vegas airport on his way back home to El Paso to be with skaken his wife, kids and employees.
For those that want to help the victims of the mass shooting and their families, he asked us to donate to the El Paso Shooter Victim’s Fund.
El Paso has had to deal with a terrible tragedy. On the morning of August 3, one confirmed shooter entered several busy retail locations and opened fire. El Paso Community Foundation is accepting funds to help the families of those affected. The foundation will waive all administrative fees, and pay all credit card fees associated with this fund. We are working with the County of El Paso and the City of El Paso to try to help in any way we can.
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I was just assured funds raised will go to help ALL victims, regardless of document status.
CNN just reported there’s reports a few undocumented immigrants were hurt but are too scared to seek help from hospitals. That’s what this country has come to. This breaks my heart further.