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Vitalant blood centers providing blood for victims in El Paso

Posted at 7:42 PM, Aug 04, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-04 21:42:47-04

COLORADO SPRINGS — After this weekend's deadly shootings, Vitalant's blood center network has provided more than 350 units for victims in El Paso.

So far, Vitalant has not been asked to help with the shooting in Dayton.

Representatives from the company said giving blood in the coming days and weeks will help ensure there is enough blood on hand in the future.

Most Vitalant doantion centers are open every day.

Donors can also give blood through mobile blood drives.