Texas gunman admits targeting 'Mexicans'

Saturday, 10 August 2019 14:35

The suspected gunman who killed 22 people in Texas last week has told police that he targeted Mexicans.

That's according to an El Paso police affidavit released which was relapsed on Friday.

21-year-old Patrick Crusius has been charged with capital murder.

He is being held in police custody without bond.

Police say he surrendered himself after the shooting at an intersection, “and stated out loud ‘I’m the shooter.’”

They say he entered the Walmart with an AK47 and targeted Mexicans at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas.

More from International News

Major quake hits southern Japan, workers missing after mall blast

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, rupturing roads and leaving some trapped and others presumed dead inside a partially collapsed shopping mall.
Trump cites 'good' talks on Iran, reiterates threat to hit targets

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said there have been good talks with Iran even as he reiterated his threats to target Pickaxe Mountain as well as bridges and power plants if a deal is not made with Tehran.
France braces for fourth major heatwave, Macron calls situation 'severe'

France was bracing for its fourth major heatwave of the year on Tuesday, as soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions across the southwest piled pressure on crews battling a giant wildfire in the Bordeaux region.
India's top court orders no coercive action against youth protesters

India's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the release of under-18s arrested during the youth protests over exam leaks and said authorities must ensure surveillance footage is preserved after petitioners alleged police brutality against demonstrators.
Trump says US and Tehran having 'good, friendly talks'

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US was having "good talks" with Iran and there was a chance of a deal over their conflict, but warned US strikes would resume if the negotiations failed to deliver.

The Night Show with Jacob Cummings
7:00pm - 10:00pm

End the day with Virgin Radio turned loud.
Fusion with Eddie
10:00pm - Midnight

Stay up late with a cutting edge look at world music.