Patrick Crusius

American mass murderer (born 1998)

Born: November 30, 1997

Disasters & Accidents
Patrick Crusius
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Overview

Born / Died

b. November 30, 1997

Role

American mass murderer (born 1998)

Legacy

The attack has been described as one of the deadliest acts of violence against Latinos in U.S.

Legacy

Crusius fled the scene before surrendering to law enforcement.

Legacy

In 2023, Crusius was sentenced to life imprisonment.

Legacy

His likeness is notably the origin for the popular Chudjak internet meme.

Who was Patrick Crusius?

Patrick Wood Crusius (born July 27, 1998) is an American mass murderer, white supremacist, and domestic terrorist who in August 2019 perpetrated a mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in which he murdered 23 people and injured 22 others. The attack has been described as one of the deadliest acts of violence against Latinos in U.S. history. Crusius fled the scene before surrendering to law enforcement.

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Historical significance

In 2023, Crusius was sentenced to life imprisonment. His likeness is notably the origin for the popular Chudjak internet meme.

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How Did the 2019 El Paso Walmart Shooting Unfold?

Prior to the attack, Crusius left his grandparents' house in Allen, Texas, around midnight and drove approximately 650 miles in his 2012 Honda Civic…

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Date article: How Did the 2019 El Paso Walmart Shooting Unfold?Wikipedia source