Albert “Tino” Ortega

A new memorial to victims of the Walmart shooting, designed by Albert “Tino” Ortega, features 23 names engraved on granite pillars arranged in the shape of a crown. The memorial, commissioned by the City of El Paso, was unveiled on Aug. 3. (Photo by Corrie Boudreaux, El Paso Matters)

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November 12, 2025

Hispanic artist gains international recognition for tribute to Walmart shooting victims

It’s been six years since a white gunman opened fire at a local Walmart in El Paso, Texas, killing 23...