Socorro police investigate one‑year‑old left alone in Walmart parking lot car

On July 23, a one‑year‑old child was found alone inside a running vehicle in the parking lot of a Walmart store on Horizon Boulevard in Socorro. Police were alerted by a Walmart employee, and officers located the child secured in a child‑safety seat. Paramedics evaluated the infant on site and determined no medical treatment was needed. No arrests were made at the time; the Socorro Police Department opened an investigation into possible child abandonment or endangerment and will decide whether to file charges. Police Chief Robert Rojas praised the employee’s quick report and reminded the community that children should never be left unattended in vehicles, especially during the region’s extreme heat wave with temperatures forecast at 105‑107 °F. The incident highlights safety concerns amid the ongoing high‑temperature conditions affecting El Paso and nearby areas.