Teresa Trinidad Guerra Sanchez, an 82-year-old retired biology teacher and grandmother, was fatally shot on August 3, 2019, in El Paso, Texas. Known affectionately as Tia, family remembered her as kind, intelligent, gentle and strong. She was shopping for groceries at a local Walmart with her sister and niece when a shooter entered the store. Teresa was shot three times but stood her ground until her sister brought help; she died later that night surrounded by family.

The attack was part of a larger mass shooting that targeted the Hispanic community and resulted in 23 fatalities and numerous injuries. The shooter, Patrick Crusius, was arrested shortly after and charged with capital murder and hate crimes. Teresa’s family set up a GoFundMe to raise funds for her injured sister and niece; funds were also used to support victims and Del Sol hospital. The El Paso Community Foundation assisted victims and families.

Teresa’s loss was described by family as a tragic blow to those who loved her. If anyone knew Teresa or has information that could add to her story, please share what you remember.