FBI Special Agent Christopher Collins said more than 15 crime scenes were being investigated and a federal search warrant was being executed on Sunday. 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. Shot neatly? Those shots are all over, no grouping. A city spokesman said seven people had been killed, in addition to the gunman. Shes having surgery tomorrow to remove the shrapnel from her chest and to fix her lip and mouth and to get a better look at her tongue. 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. Odessa Police are on the scene of a double shooting in the 900 block of W. 40th street near Slator Park. Before the rampage, Ator was stop along IH-10 between Odessa and Midland by a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper for a traffic violation. Its our 10th year participating in Amplify, and to celebrate, weve got $15,000 in matching funds from four generous Tribune supporters. A duffel bag filled with bags of marijuana was also found in a nearby dumpster. He was reportedly in a company pick-up truck when he was shot. (Ivan Pierre Aguirre/The New York Times). ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Two people were arrested Friday evening after Odessa This arrest comes after a week long investigation into an incident at The Ranch Apartments. His sentencing comes after an investigation into the death of a 21-year-old Guatemalan woman who died while being smuggled by Diego-Esteban. The passenger said Nicolas told them he went to see a friend who pulled a gun on him. He sold everything in Vegas and moved there, in the hopes that things would be safer for him and the family.. Ator was evaluated by mental health professionals several times, including three times in 2006. 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. At the time of Ator's death, he had approximately 58 unfired cartridges in his possession. Approximately 63 fired cartridges were retrieved from the suspects vehicle, the USPS van, and from the ground at scenes that were linked to Ator. After breaking the glass, the vandal did enter the store, but strangely enough did not steal or even use anything in the store, except maybe the bathroom. The eight arrested now face State Jail Felony charges. Youre not even safe at your own house.. WebPublished: Nov. 17, 2021 at 2:48 PM PST. The University of Texas Permian Basin has a new therapy dog in training named Ghost. He was killed at a movie theater in Odessa the same day. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram, ODESSA, TX - SEPTEMBER 1: A damaged police vehicle and U.S. Seth Aaron Ator, 36, of Odessa, is suspected of killing seven people an injuring 19 in a shooting spree in Odessa on Saturday. I refuse to. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki), Investigators search a road following a mass shooting in Odessa, Texas, Sept. 1, 2019. The DPS report also detailed Ators numerous run-ins with police and psychological evaluations since he was a child. Odessa police now say the death toll is at 8 after a suspect went on a shooting rampage in West Texas. Amplify your impact and donate now. Everyone has an excuse just like they have a butt and all stink. There was a four-minute period when officials were unable to locate Ators vehicle before he reappeared on Yukon Road. Arco, who ran a trucking business, moved to Odessa from Las Vegas almost a year ago, his sister told the Republic. Odessa police said none of their officers involved in this incident were injured. According to the Ector County District Attorneys office, her sentence was enhanced due to prior felony convictions. WebThe Midland, Texas, Police Department said a suspected active shooter has been shot and killed at a Cinergy movie theater in the Odessa-Midland area in West Texas on Odessa and federal authorities on Monday provide more details into a weekend shooting rampage that left eight dead. The LIVE! All rights reserved. The report showed the shooter was shot nearly twenty times during his final encounter with law enforcement. He was charged with a Class A Misdemeanor Threat or Exhibition of a Weapon on School Grounds or bus. (Ivan Pierre Aguirre/The New York Times), ODESSA, TEXAS - AUGUST 31: Police tape marks the scene outside a Twin Peaks restaurant after multiple people were shot on August 31, 2019 in Odessa, Texas. As the witness was pulling out of the driveway, they saw a blue Mustang parked near the home. 24 Texas A&M Tuesday night at SJB Pavilion, as the Aggies took down the Rebels 69-61. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, Odessa and Midland police and sheriff's deputies surround the area behind Cinergy in Odessa where one shooter who stole a mail truck 08/31/19 was detained and killed. A double shooting occurred last week off of Golder Avenue and 40th St in Odessa. The student was charged with the use or threat of exhibition or use of firearms on school property or a bus, a Class A Misdemeanor. 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. The shooting came at the end of an already violent month in Texas. He would eventually ram his vehicle through a chain-link fence to exit the property. Saturdays 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 more than two dozen wounded on Aug. 3. Kimberly Juarez and Lizeth Aguilar mourn at white crosses, made by Greg Zanis from Illinois, that were placed on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at 2nd St. and Sam Houston. Greg Abbott. Shortly after the two-year mark of the Midland-Odessa mass shooting that left seven dead and 25 wounded, the Texas Department of Public Safety released their final report, which included the gunmans route and a list of crime scenes. UPDATE: Police have arrested and charged Eduardo Levario Nicolas, 18, for the murder of Juarez. No further information is available at this time. We are deeply saddened at the loss a member of our team, Standard Safety & Supply said in a statement, confirming Browns death. Hernandez had been wanted since June 2021, for aggravated sexual assault of a child. 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. The Odessa Police Department responded to the 900 block of W 40th in reference to multiple No word on what happened, who died or pending charges. 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. When the witness drove back by the home, they said the Mustang was backed into the driveway and a Hispanic man got out and shot at Juarez, who collapsed near the end of the driveway. Amarillo police took photos of Ators residence for the SWAT team in case there were future incidents. 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 victim, Sanchez was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. She said he would shoot at targets at night. 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.. I guess he was just looking for someone to kill, Leilahs grandma, Nora Leyva, told The Washington Post of the gunman, who also wounded Leilahs 18-year-old brother, Nathan. We are learning that we have lost friends, family members, as well as one of our students. The gunman then hijacked a United States postal van and indiscriminately fired from a rifle at people before the authorities shot and killed him outside a movie theater in Odessa. (Ivan Pierre Aguirre/The New York Times), This handout images obtained courtesy of Ernst Villanueva taken on August 31, 2019 show a car with a bullet hole on the windows after a gunman open fire in the I-20 highway in between Odessa and Midland, Texas. Investigators near an entertainment complex following a mass shooting in Odessa, Texas, Sept. 1, 2019. They said the suspect then drove away from the scene in the Mustang. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. At least 21 others were wounded, including three law enforcement officers. Its what we fear right now, said Mike. By Sunday morning, one person remained in critical condition, while another three were in serious condition and seven were in fair condition, according to CBS 7. 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All rights reserved. A 17-month-old has been airlifted to University Medical Center Lubbock. OPD: Two people killed in double shooting, The shooting happened near 40th Street and Golder. Mercadotecnia y Publicidad The officer whose weapon was discharged is on administrative leave pending an investigation, The fatal crash was caused by Gonzales driving while intoxicated. Two arrested after shots were fired in an Odessa neighborhood, Streets were blocked at French and Brittany near Highway 80, ECSO identifies man who fell out of garbage truck to death, Crime-stoppers tip leads to arrest of Odessa trailer thief, Irrigation work underway on Fairview Cemetery. Arturo Carrasco shows a tattoo he got from Bloodline Ink Tattoo in memory of the Odessa shooting victims on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at 2nd St. and Sam Houston. The Legislature finished its most recent session in May and doesnt convene again until January 2021. DPS states that there were likely more rounds of ammunition that were never recovered. Police have not released any info on a potential suspect. According to ECISD the student was charged with Threat of Exhibition/ use of a Firearm on Campus or Bus, a Class A Misdemeanor. Ator would subsequently engage police officers in a brief gun battle that would result in his death. Three of the injured were law enforcement A man armed with an AR-type weapon fled a traffic stop before opening fire on state troopers and random people in Odessa and Midland before being fatally shot by responding officers, authorities said. According to a post on the department's Facebook page, officers responded to the 1300 block of N. Lauderdale around 7:42 p.m. Odessa Police have identified the two victims as Heather Leann Hernandez Rodriguez, 28, and Adan Barrientos Barrera, 21. ECISD leaders would like to continue to remind community members that all threats against the district will be taken seriously. All rights reserved. This maniac pulled up next to him and shot him, took away his life, murdered my baby brother. Officials say the unidentified suspect killed 5 people and injured 21 in a mass shooting in Midland and nearby Odessa. We ask that the privacy of our team member and his family be respected during this most difficult time.. A city spokesman said seven people had been killed, in According to officials, the shooting started just after 3 p.m. in Midland during a traffic stop over a failure to signal. 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. We are so broken.. 32 pounds of methamphetamine and 2 pounds of fentanyl were intercepted in a single failed smuggling attempt. At a press conference from Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, CEO Russell Tippin said 13 victims were transported to the hospital and one died after arrival. Caitlin Randle is a general news reporter for the Midland Reporter-Telegram. Heartbreaking news out of Odessa and Midland, Texas as police search for an active shooter at-large, Castro tweeted. is interviewed outside EXCELER emergency room Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, in Odessa, Texas. As Ator rushed toward the movie theatre, he encountered a roadblock meant to shield the movie theatre goers that were evacuated for fears the large gathering of people could be Ator's next target. firefighters discovered a woman who had been shot to death. Copyright 2021 KOSA. Double your gift when you give by 6 p.m. Thursday. He was found guilty by a jury on Thursday of three charges; Murder, an Accident Involving Death, and Tampering with Evidence. We have to be very careful. Aug. 31, 2019 Most of the victims were unaware of what was happening until Ator fired his rifle. For us as a community and everywhere in Odessa, I dont think its safe for us, said Mike, an Odessa resident. OPD states the investigation is ongoing. Police responded to the stabbing around 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8th. Pray for those still fighting for their lives, pray for those devastated by what they witnessed yesterday Get the word of God in your heart and love each other.. Ator was also listed as the victim of assaults in some reports after getting into verbal altercations. Pray for the victims, Tippin said. Near the barricade, Ator encountered OPD Officer Kaaiako Vavao and MPD Officer Addisson Prater. At least 21 others were wounded, including three law enforcement officers. This story has been updated with additional information about the victims. This is what we know about them so far. This investigation is currently being led by the Texas Rangers, as per protocol by the Odessa Police Department. As Ator drove along I-20, he called 9-1-1 multiple times taunting the operators as he shot at passing motorists. Veronica Alonzo, 29, talks about interactions with her neighbor, Seth Ator, 36, at their West Odessa, Texas neighborhood, Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. Cerros truck hit and killed Wheatley while attempting to pass the other cars on the road. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram, A fence remains broken behind the Stripes off Faudree Road and 191 09/02/19 police believe the shooter drove through while being chased Saturday afternoon. Texas Gov. - At least one gunman in the US state of Texas has shot multiple victims and hijacked a mail truck, police said on Saturday. 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. Neighbors say Ator would used the upstairs windows to shoot animals in his property. We are heartbroken and outraged by the violence that struck our community and our school district today, the district said in a statement on Twitter. The childs jaw wasn't struck, the mother wrote. White crosses, made by Greg Zanis from Illinois, were placed on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at 2nd St. and Sam Houston. According to the autopsy report, Ator had gunshot wounds in the following areas: The firearms investigation revealed Ator had been armed with a semi-automatic .223 caliber rifle. We are especially grieving the loss of our postal family member, letter carrier Mary Granados, age 29, and we continue to keep her family in our thoughts.. Griffiths wife, Becky, wrote in a Sunday morning Facebook post that shed been unable to sleep and urged people to attend church to pray. 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. We know that words alone are inadequate, Abbott said during Sunday's press conference. Both Texans in the presidential race, Julin Castro and Beto ORourke, also released statements. Postal worker Mary Granados, whose postal vehicle was allegedly hijacked by the suspect during the rampage, was identified by family as one of the fatalities. Avila is accused of throwing her newborn baby in a dumpster behind a mall in Hobbs, New Mexico. A probable cause affidavit spells out the details of a deadly shooting in Odessa early Halloween morning. The investigation also recovered approximately fifty-nine fired cartridges by law enforcement from several scenes. He is suspected in killing seven and injuring 22 people in a shooting rampage that started on IH-20 between Odessa and Midland, Texas, Saturday. A memorial for Odessa shooting victims on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at Memorial Gardens Park. MIDLAND, TX Two years after the Permian Basin was Covering West Texas from San Angelo, TX 2022Copyright All Rights ReservedContact Us Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Advertising Information Follow on Twitter Get the iOS App for iPhone/iPad Get the Android App. I'm just waiting for the know it all to show up here and start complaining about how those bad cops trampled on the murderer's rights., That know it all lives rent free in your head lol. When he was 17, Ator was a suspect in a theft and possible strong-armed robbery. Brown, an Army veteran whod served in Afghanistan, was an employee of Standard Safety & Supply, an Odessa-based first-aid and fire protection service, according to the Arizona Republic. Officers founda pistoland shellcasings near Juarezs body and truck. Dr. Sudip Bose talks about the systems in place at Medical Center Health System to handle mass shootings during a press conference Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 at the corner of 5th Street and Washington by Medical Center Health System. (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. No further information is available at this time. The 31-year-old is the third transgender woman to be killed in Milwaukee in the last eight months. (Ivan Pierre Aguirre/The New York Times). 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. Trooper Justiss narrowly avoided being shot and returned gunfire with her handgun through the windshield. His current condition remains unknown at this time. 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. 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. Feb. 27Two 18-year-old men were shot in the upper body early Sunday morning during an underage drinking party. More details here. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. There were 12 locations along I-20 that were identified as crime scenes. A suspect hijacked mail truck in Odessa, Texas, and shot at random. The Texas Department of Public Safety said that two state troopers pulled over a lone male driver, who then grabbed a rifle, opened fire and wounded an officer. Villasenor is then reported to have been taken to Medical Center Hospital for medical treatment. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram. 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. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune's journalism. A motive for the attack is not yet known. He will also face disciplinary action at school. We will continue to update this story as we learn more. At least one person is dead as of Sunday evening in Odessa. WebThe Odessa Police Department on Sunday identified the man who killed seven people and wounded 22 others in a shooting spree in West Texas as Seth Ator, 36. The stolen trailer was recovered and will be released to the owner. 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. The bottom of the email contains the most recent rants and comments. A postal worker, a 15-year-old girl, a U.S. Army veteran and a father of two are among the seven people identified as victims in a mass shooting in West Texas on Saturday the second such shooting in the state in less than a month. The gunman then hijacked a United States postal van and indiscriminately fired from a rifle at people before the authorities shot and killed him outside a movie theater in Odessa. Ott attended to one of Saturday's shooting outside his center. Officers also reported several spent AR rifle casing and handgun casings as well as an unfired handgun round at the scene of the shooting. 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. The Odessa Police Department responded to the 900 block of W 40th in reference to multiple 911 calls Thursday night. Next of kin has been notified. EXPLAINER: Windstorm was likely a derecho. The shooting began in Midland on West Loop 250 at the Interstate 20 service road when Ator was pulled over by DPS Troopers. WebODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa Police Department is investigating a Sunday night shooting that left two injured. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Bari Arco, and three daughters ages 3, 6 and 23. Leilah Hernandez, who celebrated her quinceaera in May, was with family buying a new car for her older brother when the 15-year-old was fatally struck outside the car dealership, her family said. 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. Ator had been A search warrant was executed on the house and officers found more evidence that indicatedJuarezwas selling drugs. At that time, law enforcement in Midland County was unaware of the situation regarding Ator in Ector County.. 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. -----------------------------------------------------------. As Ator closed in, "Officer Vavao fired multiple rifle shots directly into the windshield of the USPS van as Officer Prater aligned his patrol vehicle and accelerated to strike and deflect Ators vehicle before it could slam full force into Officers Vavaos vehicle.". (Photo by Cengiz Yar/Getty Images), Odessa Police Chief Michael Gerke announces that he does not want to speak the name of the shooter from Saturday's shooting during a news conference Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, in Odessa, Texas. The mother wrote that the child will undergo surgery to repair her lip, teeth and tongue and remove shrapnel from her chest. This is all our worst nightmare but thank God she is relatively well, Abbott read. Fingerprints on cash near the scene led officers to Nicolas. A lone gunman with a local address and no apparent connection to terrorism was responsible for the Permian Basin shooting that left eight people dead, including the shooter, according to Odessa Police Chief Michael Gerke. Police say he struck her windshield several times and then turned the gun on himself. Find a complete list of them here. It is in Odessa. He and a passenger were taken in for questioning during a traffic stop on Dec. 22. ECSO identifies man who fell out of garbage truck to death, Crime-stoppers tip leads to arrest of Odessa trailer thief, Irrigation work underway on Fairview Cemetery. 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. Copyright 2021 KOSA. by Acacia Coronado and Alex Samuels By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. The University of Texas Permian Basin has a new therapy dog in training named Ghost. When he was 11 years old, Ator was interviewed by Amarillo police after pulling a knife on a group of girls at a park and saying he was going to stab one of them. Greg Abbott appeared at a Sunday press conference with Odessa's police chief a day after a mass shooting in Midland and Odessa. You will notice I am not naming the subject, Gerke said during a Sunday press conference attended by Gov. CSI agents determined four different brands of .223 caliber ammunition were used by the suspect: Winchester, Frontier, Aquilla, and LC 17. Postal Service said it was shocked and saddened by the events that occurred yesterday in the Midland-Odessa area. 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. I am tired of the dying of the people of the state of Texas. The Police Department is investigating possible fraud involving Jamie Thompson and William Logsdon doing business as Magnum Oil & Gas or Magnum Exploration. Odessa Police Chief Michael Gerke, who declined to identify the gunman by name at a press conference on Sunday, said 22 people were injured in addition to those who were killed, including three law enforcement officers. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram, ODESSA, TX - SEPTEMBER 1: Texas Gov. The next set of victims shot were identified as: Ator then encountered USPS worker Mary Granados and proceeded to yank her from the mail carrier vehicle and shot her in the head. A Saturday in Odessa, that is one of the most crowded places, Gerke said. They alsosaw bullet holes in the truck, cash on the ground near the drivers side door and a trash bag full of marijuana on the trucks front seat. According to the Ector County Sheriffs Office, a man was caught shoplifting in Dillards by an off-duty deputy. That student is now in custody and the investigation is ongoing. I tried calling her name and she wouldnt answer, she said. Bullet holes in the passenger window of a truck belonging to a shooting victim in Odessa, Texas, Sept. 1, 2019. fisherman with net drawing. A postal worker and a 15-year-old girl are among those identified as victims in Saturday's rampage that left eight people dead, including the gunman. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki). 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. 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. Kameron Brown was reportedly also in his vehicle when he was shot and killed near Ratliff Stadium in Odessa. 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