The Texas man accused of deliberately targeting Mexicans in a shooting spree that killed 22 people at an El Paso Walmart store pleaded not guilty on Thursday in his first court appearance.
Patrick Crusius, 21, was indicted last month for capital murder and will face the death penalty if he is convicted, El Paso County District Attorney Jaime Esparza said.
Another 26 people were wounded during the shooting.
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