El Dorado High School students attend a ceremony Wednesday, August 7, honoring those who died in the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas.
In photos: Deadly shootings in El Paso and Dayton
El Dorado High School students attend a ceremony Wednesday, August 7, honoring those who died in the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas.
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Updated 9:09 PM EDT, Thu August 8, 2019

At least 22 people were killed and more than two dozen were injured in a mass shooting Saturday at a shopping center in El Paso, Texas.

Patrick Crusius, the 21-year-old white supremacist suspected of carrying out the shooting, wanted to stop a "Hispanic invasion of Texas," according to a political document police believe he wrote. He has been charged with capital murder and is being held without bond, according to court documents. He may also face hate crime charges.

Hours after the El Paso shooting, a gunman opened fire in a popular nightlife district in downtown Dayton, Ohio. At least nine people were killed there and more than two dozen were injured.

The Dayton gunman was identified as Connor Betts, 24. He was killed by police within 30 seconds of opening fire, authorities said.

Authorities found writings linked to Betts that show he had an interest in killing people, two federal law enforcement sources told CNN. A preliminary assessment of the writings did not indicate any racial or political motive, the sources said.

Demonstrators in Dayton, Ohio, protest the visit of President Donald Trump on August 7. Trump visited both Dayton and El Paso on Wednesday.
Demonstrators in Dayton, Ohio, protest the visit of President Donald Trump on August 7. Trump visited both Dayton and El Paso on Wednesday.
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Trump visits a joint operations center to meet with first responders of the El Paso shooting.
Trump visits a joint operations center to meet with first responders of the El Paso shooting.
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Protesters in El Paso hold a sign written in Spanish that reads "Trump you are not welcome" during a rally held to denounce Trump's visit to El Paso.
Protesters in El Paso hold a sign written in Spanish that reads "Trump you are not welcome" during a rally held to denounce Trump's visit to El Paso.
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Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke, right, joins families in prayer during a visit to a makeshift memorial in El Paso. O'Rourke, a former congressman, is from El Paso.
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke, right, joins families in prayer during a visit to a makeshift memorial in El Paso. O'Rourke, a former congressman, is from El Paso.
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Trump supporters are escorted away by police after clashing with protesters outside the makeshift memorial in El Paso on Wednesday.
Trump supporters are escorted away by police after clashing with protesters outside the makeshift memorial in El Paso on Wednesday.
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Members of the Apache tribe stand alongside a priest during a vigil in El Paso.
Members of the Apache tribe stand alongside a priest during a vigil in El Paso.
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A "Ban Assault Weapons Now" sign is displayed near a voter registration table in El Paso.
A "Ban Assault Weapons Now" sign is displayed near a voter registration table in El Paso.
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People pray Monday, August 5, at a makeshift memorial in El Paso.
People pray Monday, August 5, at a makeshift memorial in El Paso.
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Doves are seen at El Paso's Horizon High School during a vigil for Javier Rodriguez, a 15-year-old who was killed in the El Paso shooting.
Doves are seen at El Paso's Horizon High School during a vigil for Javier Rodriguez, a 15-year-old who was killed in the El Paso shooting.
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Antonio Basbo holds the cross of his common-law wife, Margie Reckard, who died in the shooting in El Paso.
Antonio Basbo holds the cross of his common-law wife, Margie Reckard, who died in the shooting in El Paso.
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A woman kneels Monday at a memorial in Dayton.
A woman kneels Monday at a memorial in Dayton.
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People raise their arms in the air Sunday during a vigil for the El Paso victims.
People raise their arms in the air Sunday during a vigil for the El Paso victims.
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Mourners gather Sunday at a vigil in Dayton.
Mourners gather Sunday at a vigil in Dayton.
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Mourners pause for a prayer in Dayton.
Mourners pause for a prayer in Dayton.
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Flowers are placed in a bullet hole a few buildings away from where the shooting took place in Dayton.
Flowers are placed in a bullet hole a few buildings away from where the shooting took place in Dayton.
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Mourners pray at a makeshift memorial for the victims of the El Paso shooting.
Mourners pray at a makeshift memorial for the victims of the El Paso shooting.
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Mourners gather at a vigil in Dayton.
Mourners gather at a vigil in Dayton.
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Doves are released during a memorial service recognizing the victims of the Dayton shooting.
Doves are released during a memorial service recognizing the victims of the Dayton shooting.
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Mourners gather at Sunday's vigil in Dayton.
Mourners gather at Sunday's vigil in Dayton.
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A butterfly grips onto Patricia Oliver during an El Paso vigil. Oliver's son, Joaquin, was killed in the Parkland, Florida, school shooting in 2018. Sunday would have been his 19th birthday.
A butterfly grips onto Patricia Oliver during an El Paso vigil. Oliver's son, Joaquin, was killed in the Parkland, Florida, school shooting in 2018. Sunday would have been his 19th birthday.
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Someone holds up a sign during the vigil in Dayton.
Someone holds up a sign during the vigil in Dayton.
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Children participate in an El Paso vigil Sunday.
Children participate in an El Paso vigil Sunday.
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Edie Hallberg speaks to reporters near the site of the El Paso Walmart where people were killed Saturday. Hallberg's mother, Angie Englisbee, was killed in the shooting.
Edie Hallberg speaks to reporters near the site of the El Paso Walmart where people were killed Saturday. Hallberg's mother, Angie Englisbee, was killed in the shooting.
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People pay their respects to the victims of the El Paso shooting at a makeshift memorial across from the Walmart near the Cielo Vista Mall.
People pay their respects to the victims of the El Paso shooting at a makeshift memorial across from the Walmart near the Cielo Vista Mall.
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A flag and letter signed by US Sen. John Cornyn is seen on flowers at a makeshift memorial in El Paso.
A flag and letter signed by US Sen. John Cornyn is seen on flowers at a makeshift memorial in El Paso.
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From left, Tiffany McConnell, Tanycia Leonard and Nikita Papillion recall their night in Dayton.
From left, Tiffany McConnell, Tanycia Leonard and Nikita Papillion recall their night in Dayton.
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Police conduct their investigation in the parking lot of an El Paso Walmart on Sunday.
Police conduct their investigation in the parking lot of an El Paso Walmart on Sunday.
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Evidence markers sit in a Dayton street on Sunday.
Evidence markers sit in a Dayton street on Sunday.
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Cristina Zapata and her children pay their respects to the victims of the El Paso shooting.
Cristina Zapata and her children pay their respects to the victims of the El Paso shooting.
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O'Rourke speaks to the media on Sunday. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/05/politics/beto-orourke-donald-trump-mass-shootings/index.html" target="_blank">O'Rourke lashed out at President Trump during his comments,</a> saying that Trump has been "promoting racism" with his incendiary remarks about immigration. After the El Paso shooting, Trump called the tragedy an "act of cowardice" and said there "are no reasons or excuses that will ever justify killing people."
O'Rourke speaks to the media on Sunday. O'Rourke lashed out at President Trump during his comments, saying that Trump has been "promoting racism" with his incendiary remarks about immigration. After the El Paso shooting, Trump called the tragedy an "act of cowardice" and said there "are no reasons or excuses that will ever justify killing people."
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Shoes, hats and other items are piled together outside a bar in Dayton on Sunday.
Shoes, hats and other items are piled together outside a bar in Dayton on Sunday.
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Witnesses comfort one another at the scene in Dayton on Sunday.
Witnesses comfort one another at the scene in Dayton on Sunday.
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Flowers left by mourners lie near the site of the shooting in El Paso.
Flowers left by mourners lie near the site of the shooting in El Paso.
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Bodies are removed from the scene of the mass shooting in Dayton.
Bodies are removed from the scene of the mass shooting in Dayton.
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Authorities work at the scene in Dayton.
Authorities work at the scene in Dayton.
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From left, Samuel Lerma, Arzetta Hodges and Desiree Quintanar attend a vigil in El Paso on Saturday.
From left, Samuel Lerma, Arzetta Hodges and Desiree Quintanar attend a vigil in El Paso on Saturday.
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Walmart employees react Saturday after the shooting in El Paso.
Walmart employees react Saturday after the shooting in El Paso.
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A law enforcement officer stands outside the El Paso Walmart.
A law enforcement officer stands outside the El Paso Walmart.
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Shoppers exit the El Paso Walmart with their hands up.
Shoppers exit the El Paso Walmart with their hands up.
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An El Paso police officer interviews a witness after the shooting.
An El Paso police officer interviews a witness after the shooting.
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Kendall Long comforts Kianna Long, who was in the freezer section of the El Paso Walmart during the shooting.
Kendall Long comforts Kianna Long, who was in the freezer section of the El Paso Walmart during the shooting.
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People gather at MacArthur Elementary School in El Paso, looking for family and friends. The school was being used as a reunification center.
People gather at MacArthur Elementary School in El Paso, looking for family and friends. The school was being used as a reunification center.
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The El Paso shooting happened on a Saturday morning when the stores were busy with customers. Police said the first call about the shooting came in at 10:39 a.m., and police were on the scene within six minutes.
The El Paso shooting happened on a Saturday morning when the stores were busy with customers. Police said the first call about the shooting came in at 10:39 a.m., and police were on the scene within six minutes.
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Police speak to witnesses at a nearby Sam's Club in El Paso.
Police speak to witnesses at a nearby Sam's Club in El Paso.
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