Memorial unveiled to victims of Walmart shooting in Texas

EL PASO, Texas — A memorial was unveiled Saturday honoring the 22 people who were killed in a recent mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas.

The 30-foot tall golden obelisk, called the “Grand Candela,” or “Big Candle,” was revealed to the public during a morning ceremony in the parking lot of the Walmart, which reopened this month for the first time since the Aug. 3 attack in which police say the gunman specifically targeted Mexicans.

A private lighting was held Friday night for the families of those who died and for those who survived the attack, including the 25 people who were wounded.

Police say Patrick Crusius, 21, drove more than 10 hours from his home near Dallas to carry out the attack. He has pleaded not guilty to capital murder charges in the attack.