Gunman in El Paso Walmart shooting case offered plea deal, eliminating possibility of death penalty. Prosecutors have been pursuing execution for the shooter, Patrick Crusius, who killed 23 people in a racist attack targeting Hispanic shoppers. The plea offer, announced by El Paso County District Attorney James Montoya, was driven by the majority of victims’ relatives who wanted closure rather than a lengthy trial process. Under the deal, Crusius would plead guilty to capital murder and receive life in prison with no chance of parole. Some family members are disappointed with the decision to forego the death penalty, while others see it as an opportunity to move forward. Crusius, who previously confessed to the crime, is already serving 90 consecutive life sentences at the federal level for hate crime charges. The plea hearing is set for April 21, giving families a chance to provide victim impact statements. Despite differing opinions on the plea deal, many are relieved that the case is finally coming to a close.
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