The driver was identified as Martin Monge Hernandez and the passenger as Cristian Escarcega. Odessa High School students stop 09/03/19 at a memorial set up at the front doors to Odessa High School for OHS sophomore Leilah Hernandez, 15, killed Saturday in the mass shooting in Odessa. Both Texans in the presidential race, Julin Castro and Beto ORourke, also released statements. In response, Odessa officers said they fired their weapons at him, striking him multiple times. Her death was ruled a homicide and Barrera was ruled an suicide. CNN also reported that a neighbor of the suspected gunman, Veronica Alonzo, said he showed up at her home one night last month and threatened her with a rifle for leaving trash in a nearby dumpster. Three of the injured were law enforcement Ott attended to one of Saturday's shooting outside his center. (Photo by Cengiz Yar/Getty Images), MIDLAND, TEXAS - AUGUST 31: Police cars and tape block off a crime scene where a gunman was shot and killed at Cinergy Odessa movie theater on August 31, 2019 in Midland, Texas. Ator lived in a aluminum shack, background, without electricity or running water in West Odessa. Gerke said authorities would release the alleged shooters name, but not during a nationally-televised press conference; the Wall Street Journal, citing law enforcement sources, later identified him as 36-year-old Seth Ator. Police have not released information on the case, only stating a homicide happened near JBS Parkway and E. In 2001, when Ator was 18 years old, police responded several times after he threatened to kill his ex-girlfriends family then kill himself. They said the suspect then drove away from the scene in the Mustang. WebPublished: Nov. 17, 2021 at 2:48 PM PST. Big Spring Police say that they are investigating a shooting that left two people in the hospital Sunday night. This story has been updated with additional information about the victims. HS BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Garden City advances to regional Council OKs low-income, senior apartments in west Midland, Infinity Water, XTO Energy sign water reuse agreement, Wildfire concerns in West Texas amid high winds and dry air. Ive heard of a lot of the shootings in Chicago and Detroit and all that, but Ive begun to realize its here at home. Odessa City Council receives update on search process for new City Manager, CASA of West Texas holds 'The Power of One' luncheon, Gusty tomorrowthen damaging winds on Thursday, How to view the Jupiter and Venus conjunction this week. Seth Aaron Ator, 36, of Odessa, is suspected of killing seven people an injuring 19 in a shooting spree in Odessa on Saturday. These remains along with the ones found in December will be taken to the Dallas County Medical Examiners Office, Two people were shot and sustained non-life-threatening injuries at two different locations. Our lives have been changed forever Joseph Griffith, 40, was in his car with his wife and two kids when he was fatally shot, his sister, Carla Byrne, said. The death toll in Saturday's gun rampage A 17-month-old girl was injured after being shot in the face during the highway shooting on Saturday in West Texas that left seven people dead. Mike added its not the first time this has happened in his neighborhood and hes worried about the well-being of the people he cares about. Seth Aaron Ator, 36, of Odessa, is suspected of killing seven people an injuring 19 in a shooting spree in Odessa on Saturday. During the hour Ator drove through Midland and Odessa, he shot at 45 people who were identified in the report. The vehicle exited off of I-20 traveling southbound Hwy 385 to S County Road West and then back to I-20. This total includes the shooter. Maria Arco said her brother had chosen to relocate to Texas after the anniversary of the mass shooting at a Las Vegas country music festival. As Ator drove along I-20, he called 9-1-1 multiple times taunting the operators as he shot at passing motorists. Police say Adan Barerra was driving a truck and crashed into Heather Leann Hernandez Rodriguezs car and fired several shots at her car after getting out of the truck. For all the destruction this slug did shouldhave been 100 rounds. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Bari Arco, and three daughters ages 3, 6 and 23. The mother wrote that the child will undergo surgery to repair her lip, teeth and tongue and remove shrapnel from her chest. Ator evaded the officers and continued on I-20 before heading northbound on Loop 338 in Odessa. WebSaturdays shooting happened exactly four weeks after a deadly Saturday shooting at an El Paso Walmart nearly 300 miles west of Midland-Odessa that left 22 dead and (Ivan Pierre Aguirre/The New York Times). Recordings of the CBS7 Morning Newscasts. EXPLAINER: Windstorm was likely a derecho. I thought she had got bit by a dog or something. Approximately 63 fired cartridges were retrieved from the suspects vehicle, the USPS van, and from the ground at scenes that were linked to Ator. Youre not even safe at your own house.. Jacy Lewis/Reporter-Telegram, Russell Tippin CEO and president of Medical Center Health System gave a press conference Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 at the corner of 5th and Washington. The document states Odessa Police officers were dispatched to Agave Bar, off of E. University and JBS Parkway, in reference to a shooting around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Near the barricade, Ator encountered OPD Officer Kaaiako Vavao and MPD Officer Addisson Prater. Gerke said though they cannot confirm that the shooter's intent was to enter the theater, it begs the question of why he would go there if he did not plan to go inside. Seven people had been killed, in addition to the gunman and at least 21 others were wounded, including three law enforcement officers after a gunman went on a rampage. Toddlers are funny because they can get shot but still want to run around and play, he read. Send Email, DPS: Report shows list of crime scenes, route in Odessa mass shooting, Daniel Munoz shows his injuries during an interview Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, in Odessa, Texas, that were sustained in Saturday's shooting. Odessa police said around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to the 610 block of East 96th street in reference to a disturbance. Granados twin sister, Rosie, told CNN she was on the phone with the 29-year-old when she heard her suddenly scream. Alonzo said that one time, Ator went to her trailer home with a rifle and complained about a trash issue. Part of HuffPost News. The 31-year-old is the third transgender woman to be killed in Milwaukee in the last eight months. She said he would shoot at targets at night. Most of the victims were unaware of what was happening until Ator fired his rifle. Next of kin has been notified. OPD states the investigation is ongoing. In the middle of the night, one pilots crash pad became a crime scene. Odessa police now say the death toll is at 8 after a suspect went on a shooting rampage in West Texas. He said that following the May 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting near Houston that left 10 people dead, he signed 15 new laws this year that addressed school safety. is interviewed outside EXCELER emergency room Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, in Odessa, Texas. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram, ATF Special Agent John Wester speaks 09/02/19 during a press conference and answers questions about the investigation. Its our 10th year participating in Amplify, and to celebrate, weve got $15,000 in matching funds from four generous Tribune supporters. The trooper is in serious but stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery, and the two police officers are in stable condition at a local hospital, according to DPS. It was the second mass shooting in Texas in a month. A 17-Month-Old Girl Is Recovering After Being Shot In The Face During The West Texas Rampage. This arrest comes after a week long investigation into an incident at The Ranch Apartments. Shana Glasgow places her hand on the white crosses, made by Greg Zanis from Illinois, that were placed on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at 2nd St. and Sam Houston. (Ivan Pierre Aguirre/The New York Times), Law enforcement officials process a scene involved in Saturday's shooting, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, in Odessa, Texas. White crosses, made by Greg Zanis from Illinois, were placed on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at 2nd St. and Sam Houston. Well be sure to continue providing you with new information as it becomes available. We are heartbroken and outraged by the violence that struck our community and our school district today, the tweet read. Find a complete list of them here. We ask that the privacy of our team member and his family be respected during this most difficult time.. Bullet holes in the passenger window of a truck belonging to a shooting victim in Odessa, Texas, Sept. 1, 2019. A duffel bag filled with bags of marijuana was also found in a nearby dumpster. At least 21 others were wounded, including three law enforcement officers. CSI agents determined four different brands of .223 caliber ammunition were used by the suspect: Winchester, Frontier, Aquilla, and LC 17. I refuse to. WebShooting scene (CBS7 NEWS) By Jay Hendricks. ODESSA, Texas UPDATE: An arrest affidavit has revealed new information in the arrest of Eduardo Levario Nicolas and the events surrounding the death of Alexander Juarez. That student is now in custody and the investigation is ongoing. The University of Texas Permian Basin has a new therapy dog in training named Ghost. Example video title will go here for this video. According to court documents, Jimmy Dwayne Smith, 42, and a co-conspirator, Vanessa Elfreda Flores, 40, had been distributing methamphetamine in the Midland area in June 2022. Three law enforcement officers were among those injured, one from DPS Midland County, one from Odessa PD, and one from Midland PD. ECISD leaders would like to continue to remind community members that all threats against the district will be taken seriously. Griffiths wife, Becky, wrote in a Sunday morning Facebook post that shed been unable to sleep and urged people to attend church to pray. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki), Investigators search a field near an entertainment complex following a mass shooting in Odessa, Texas, Sept. 1, 2019. Ator then turned onto John Ben Shepperd Parkway before beginning a seemingly haphazard course through residential streets that included Maple Avenue, Grandview Avenue, Everglade Avenue, Adams Avenue, Walnut Street and more. ----------------------------------------------------------. 25 others injured Aug. 31, 2019 It was very painful. An additional 15 people were targeted by the Ator who survived the attacks without gunshot wounds. Stay with CBS7 and cbs7.com for further updates. I tried calling her name and she wouldnt answer, she said. Due to an editing error, a previous version of the story also incorrectly stated the location of the movie theater where the gunman was killed. Trooper Pryor survived the shooting. When investigators got to the scene, they found an unknown subject had arrived at the location and shot the victim before leaving. In 2018, he also had a traffic citation. This investigation is currently being led by the Texas Rangers, as per protocol by the Odessa Police Department. email. He will be eligible for parole after 20 years. Greg Abbott. Advertising here can transform your business. He said hes been working with lawmakers and advocates since the El Paso shooting to draft more legislation that he said will be aimed at both protecting Second Amendment rights and reducing gun violence. We Texans are standing together tonight united against all forms of hatred and violence.. I am heartbroken by the crying of the people of the state of Texas. Upon arrival, officers found two people deceased from gunshot injuries. Greg Abbott appeared at a Sunday press conference with Odessa's police chief a day after a mass shooting in Midland and Odessa. Postal Service van blocked off with tape nearby to where a gunman was shot and killed at Cinergy Odessa movie theater following a deadly shooting spree on September 1, 2019 in Odessa, Texas. No names have been released at this time. The passenger said Nicolas told them he went to see a friend who pulled a gun on him. Ator was also listed as the victim of assaults in some reports after getting into verbal altercations. The victim was identified as Alexander Juarez, 22. WebODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- An Odessa man was arrested last weekend after investigators said he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and threatened to kill her if she left him. No word on what happened, who died or pending charges. School and school district leaders are asking parents to please speak with their children about the types of messages they post on social media. (Dustin Fawcett via AP). He was booked into the Ector County Law Enforcement Center. MIDLAND, TX Two years after the Permian Basin was rocked by a mass shooting, the Texas Department of Public Safety has issued the final report that details the horrific rampage. He was charged with a Class A Misdemeanor Threat or Exhibition of a Weapon on School Grounds or bus. Odessa Police are investigating after a shooting Thursday night left one person dead. Police have not released any info on a potential suspect. The impact caused the USPS's airbags to deploy and the vehicle to turn sideways. You will notice I am not naming the subject, Gerke said during a Sunday press conference attended by Gov. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram, FBI Christopher Combs and Odessa Police Chief Michael Gerke speak 09/01/19 during a press conference at UTPB. Just lips, teeth and tongue. A Texas state trooper and other emergency personnel monitor the scene at a local car dealership following a shooting in Odessa, Texas, Sept. 1, 2019. Victims range in age from 15 to 57 years old. An updated photo of Seth Aaron Ator, 36. Disclosure: Walmart has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz released a statement that he and his wife, Heidi, were heartbroken by the attack and were lifting up in prayer all the victims, their families, and the entire Midland-Odessa community., We are thankful for the law enforcement officers who heroically risked their lives and acted swiftly to stop the shooter and save others, Cruz said. WebReport: Odessa Mass Shooting Gunman Shot Nearly 20 Times by Officers. The Ector County Independent School District did not identify Leilah by name but confirmed that one of the shooting victims was a student in its district. Caitlin Randle is a general news reporter for the Midland Reporter-Telegram. The man who has not been identified fled from state troopers who had tried to pull him over. Copyright 2021 KOSA. Toddlers are funny in that they can get shot, but still want to run around and play.. The Legacy girls soccer team knows it needs to mount more of an attack if it wants to have No. Wake up to the day's most important news. What is that? Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram. A city spokesman said seven people had been killed, in addition to the gunman. ODESSA, Texas (KOSA)-Update: Odessa Police are releasing new information on the double shooting November 11th. A memorial for Odessa shooting victims on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at Memorial Gardens Park. All rights reserved. OPD: Two people killed in double shooting, The shooting happened near 40th Street and Golder. The shootings ended next to the theater, where two police officers one from Odessa and one from Midland were wounded as they exchanged gunfire with the gunman, who died at the scene. More information is forthcoming, but here's what we know: We need to end this epidemic., President Donald Trump tweeted that he had been briefed by Attorney General William Barr about the shootings and the FBI and Law Enforcement is fully engaged.. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram. Ive been up most of the night and Id like to ask you all to get up and go to church, she said. A 29 minute pursuit ensued, the affidavit states. Officers also reported several spent AR rifle casing and handgun casings as well as an unfired handgun round at the scene of the shooting. Ator had been He was killed at a movie theater in Odessa the same day. The Police Department is investigating possible fraud involving Jamie Thompson and William Logsdon doing business as Magnum Oil & Gas or Magnum Exploration. He said the people killed ranged in age from 15 to 57. There are no definite answers as to motive or reasons at this point, said Gerke, who also offered his apologies and condolences to the victims and their families. During one of those evaluations, a doctor reportedly wrote that Ator was a danger to himself and others and that the consequences would be deadly if he did not take a combination of antidepressants, antipsychotics, anti-anxiety drugs, sedatives and hypnotics. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. We know that words alone are inadequate, Abbott said during Sunday's press conference. Odessa Police have not released any other information. WebThese Are The Victims Of The Mass Shooting In Odessa, Texas. A postal worker and a 15-year-old girl are among those identified as victims in Saturday's rampage that left eight Arturo Carrasco writes on Mary Granados' white cross, made by Greg Zanis from Illinois, that were placed on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at 2nd St. and Sam Houston. A 35-year-old from El Paso, Raul Garcia was identified by the city of Odessa on Monday afternoon as the final victim in Saturday's mass shooting. Our lives have been changed forever.. Greg Abbott (R) read a text he said he had received from the childs mother at a press conference on Sunday. the billionaire's baby amara and xavier. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram, ODESSA, TX - SEPTEMBER 1: Texas Gov. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki), Investigators search a road following a mass shooting in Odessa, Texas, Sept. 1, 2019. The eight arrested now face State Jail Felony charges. We are thanking God for healing her and appreciate continued prayers.. This is all our worst nightmare but thank God she is relatively well, Abbott read. No further information is available at this time. WebThe shooting spree began at 3:17 p.m. during a traffic stop on Interstate 20, where a Texas state trooper was shot while attempting to stop a gold 1999 Toyota Camry over a failure Police have not released the names of the two people killed, but the Odessa Police Department and the Texas Rangers are involved in the investigation. An arrest affidavit has revealed new information in the arrest of Eduardo Levario Nicolas and the events surrounding the death of Alexander Juarez. His current condition remains unknown at this time. Gov. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The autopsy revealed no drugs or alcohol were present in Ator's body at the time of his death.An extensive investigation revealed Ator had multiple encounters with police since the early nineties and had a history of mental illness. The situation prompted Journey Oilfield company to contact the Odessa Police Department, with officers eventually talking to Ator over the phone where he exhibited paranoid tendencies., According to the report, "Ator reiterated his paranoid delusions and conspiracy theories centered around child pornography and that certain people were tracking him and impersonating him online. As he stood outside, the gunman drove by and opened fire, killing him. Joseph Hutt was sentenced to terms of 25 years and 10 years in prison, The former jailer was arrested by the Big Spring Police Department. Rest easy mamas I will always love you baby sis its sad it had to happen to you I wish I would of been me you still had your whole life ahead of you. The man who has not been identified fled from state troopers who had tried to pull him over. 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