Music City Mall patrons are seen outside the mall after being evacuated by Odessa police following a reports of an active shooter in the area.Five people are dead and 21 others injured after a traffic stop turned into a drive-by shooting spree that terrorized the Odessa. 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. The eight arrested now face State Jail Felony charges. firefighters discovered a woman who had been shot to death. 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. Her mouth is pretty bad, but will heal and can be fixed. 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. Thankfully, it doesnt seem like her jaw was hit. Good riddance.Musta run out of ammo. Copyright 2021 KOSA. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. New information was released by Big Spring Police regarding a shooting outside the YMCA. Veronica Alonzo, 29, talks about interactions with her neighbor, Seth Ator, 36, at their West Odessa, Texas neighborhood, Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Midland Reporter-Telegram will spotlight some of the best high school baseball players in our "This week, a warm and dry fire environment will support wildfire activity for much of the MPD seeks information on women who were seen abandoning dogs, Authorities searching for missing Odessa infant, MISD: $5.5 million spent on teacher apartments since 2018-19, HS BASEBALL: Top area catchers to watch for 2023 season. Example video title will go here for this video. The district didn't name the student, but Gerke said a 15-year-old girl was among the victims. The third group of victims were identified as: Ator would then make his way to the Cinergy Theater, but first crossing the Medical Center Hosptial ProCare parking lot where he exchanged gunfire with OPD Officers Zachary Ownes and James Santana who were injured. We Texans are standing together tonight united against all forms of hatred and violence.. Most of the victims were unaware of what was happening until Ator fired his rifle. An added room is seen at a shack owned by Seth Ator, 36, in West Odessa, Texas, Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune's journalism. UPDATE: OPD says double shooting was a murder-suicide. He then began shooting at people with what Gerke described as an AR-type weapon. The shooter eventually ditched his car, hijacked Granados Postal Service vehicle and continued to open fire as he drove, police said. EXPLAINER: Windstorm was likely a derecho. I thought she had got bit by a dog or something. Things are going to change from now on but you will always be right next to me I did my best to protect you im sorry baby. This is all our worst nightmare but thank God she is relatively well, Abbott read. I dont think its safe for our children to be out at night, because of whats happening now. And just as hed done after the El Paso shooting, Abbott flew to West Texas and offered words of sympathy and promises to take action to reduce gun violence. I am heartbroken by the crying of the people of the state of Texas. WebDeadly shooting took place at Your Place bar in Midland, Texas, Sunday Police say multiple members of rival motorcycle clubs were involved in feud Suspects were last (Dustin Fawcett via AP). Ator is accused of killing seven people and injuring 22 others in Saturday's mass shooting in Midland-Odessa, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Bari Arco, and three daughters ages 3, 6 and 23. The Odessa Police Department responded to the 900 block of W 40th in reference to multiple 911 calls Thursday night. MIDLAND, TX Two years after the Permian Basin was 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. (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. 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. He would then flee the scene aboard the USPS van where he continued terrorizing the city. The stolen trailer was recovered and will be released to the owner. The other crime scenes reported by authorities were: --Twin Peaks, Olive Garden, Freedom Motors and Market Street Grocery on 42nd Street, --Intersection of Yukon Road and Grandview Avenue. 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. ODESSA, Texas The Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting after a man causing a disturbance was shot by an Odessa officer outside a residence. According to a post on the department's Facebook page, officers responded to the 1300 The first set of victims shot were identified as: Ator continued his rampage down I-20 until he entered the city limits of Odessa and then ventureddown TX-191. 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. The death toll in the West Texas shooting rampage increased Sunday as authorities investigated why a man stopped by state troopers for failing to signal a left turn opened fire on them and fled, shooting over a dozen people as he drove before being killed by officers outside a movie theater. The University of Texas Permian Basin has a new therapy dog in training named Ghost. Copyright 2021 KOSA. A motive for the attack is not yet known. Greg Abbott appeared at a Sunday press conference with Odessa's police chief a day after a mass shooting in Midland and Odessa. 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. A teacher heard the comment and reported it. The vehicle exited off of I-20 traveling southbound Hwy 385 to S County Road West and then back to I-20. At least 21 others were wounded, including three law enforcement officers. WebA mass shooter hijacked a mail van and rampaged through Odessa and neighbouring Midland, injuring at least three cops last night. In the days following Seth Ators hour-long shooting spree on Aug. 31, 2019, investigators recovered 63 rounds of fired ammunition and identified 24 crime scenes, according to the report released last week. (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. Like nothing, she told The Washington Post. 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. Police said there are "multiple gunshot victims" in West Texas after reports of two suspects opening fire on Saturday in the area of Midland and Odessa. Everyone has an excuse just like they have a butt and all stink. Ramirez was arrested for two counts of Intoxication Manslaughter- Second Degree Felony. I am tired of the dying of the people of the state of Texas. A traffic stop on a west Texas freeway sparked a drive-by shooting rampage Saturday afternoon, leaving at least five people dead and at least 21 more injured. 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. No further information is available at this time. Odessa Police have not released any other information. Odessa and federal authorities on Monday provide more details into a weekend shooting rampage that left eight dead. The man who has not been identified fled from state troopers who had tried to pull him over. All rights reserved. No further information is available at this time. According to officials, the shooting started just after 3 p.m. in Midland during a traffic stop over a failure to signal. 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. 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. 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. 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. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram. Ator was also listed as the victim of assaults in some reports after getting into verbal altercations. the billionaire's baby amara and xavier. 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 tried calling her name and she wouldnt answer, she said. As part of her plea agreement, Sanchez agrees to pay the IRS $7,953,546.81 in restitution. The man who has not been identified fled from state troopers who had tried to pull him over. Ator had one .223 semi-automatic rifle on his person when he was killed by law enforcement, as well as 58 rounds of ammunition remaining, according to the report. WebOdessa Police are investigating after a shooting Thursday night left one person dead. There was a four-minute period when officials were unable to locate Ators vehicle before he reappeared on Yukon Road. Shana Glasgow places her hand 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. Recordings of the CBS7 Morning Newscasts. The victim was identified as Alexander Juarez, 22. 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. WebNew information has been released in a double shooting Thursday night in Odessa. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram, ODESSA, TX - SEPTEMBER 1: Texas Gov. In 2018, he also had a traffic citation. 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. An updated photo of Seth Aaron Ator, 36. A city spokesman said seven people had been killed, in addition to the gunman. 32 pounds of methamphetamine and 2 pounds of fentanyl were intercepted in a single failed smuggling attempt. ", Officers Vavao and Prater and University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) Police Department Lieutenant Brad Standerfer "briefly engaged Ators position inside the USPS van with gunfire.". ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Two people were arrested Friday evening after Odessa Police were called to a shots fire call around 8:00pm. A double shooting occurred last week off of Golder Avenue and 40th St in Odessa. I just wanted to help her and I couldnt. 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. by Acacia Coronado and Alex Samuels Ator drove south on Faudree Road then again on SH 191, into the driveway of Medical Center Hospital ProCare and outside Cinergy Cinemas in Odessa, where he was shot and killed by law enforcement. Jacy Lewis/Reporter-Telegram, Texas Gov Greg Abbott along with Odessa Police Chief Michael Gerke, FBI Christopher Combs and DPS Regional Director Orlando Alanis speak 09/01/19 during a press conference at UTPB. Police say the gunman acted alone and was shot to death outside a crowded movie theater. ----------------------------------------------------------. 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 Thats how one Odessa resident describes his Thursday evening, a quiet night, broken by the sound of gunfire. This is a carousel. 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. Ott attended to one of Saturday's shooting outside his center. Officers were able to detain both men. He was found guilty by a jury on Thursday of three charges; Murder, an Accident Involving Death, and Tampering with Evidence. According to an Odessa Police Department report, officers learned about a party in the 4000 block of Candy Lane around 1:20 a.m. Sunday and when they arrived, they started speaking with Ryan Gene Phillips, 39, who 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. 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. Trey Louis of Santa Fe, Texas, auditioned on "American Idol" on ABC on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. The youngest survivor is a 17-month-old girl who was struck in the face and chest with shrapnel, authorities said. In 2001, when Ator was 18 years old, police responded several times after he threatened to kill his ex-girlfriends family then kill himself. 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. Well be sure to continue providing you with new information as it becomes available. We ask that the privacy of our team member and his family be respected during this most difficult time.. We are heartbroken and outraged by the violence that struck our community and our school district today. For all the destruction this slug did shouldhave been 100 rounds. Matt Collins, chief operating officer, 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. The passenger said Nicolas told them he went to see a friend who pulled a gun on him. The subsequent investigation revealed Justiss's bullets struck Ator's vehicle multiple times. A little while later, Texas State Troopers Melina Justiss & Charles Pryor were patrolling near I-20 in Midland County when they observed Ator failing to signal and initiated a traffic stop at 3:17 p.m. As Ator's vehicle continued on the westbound ramp, he "fired multiple shots from a rifle through the back window of his car and into the front windshield of the troopers marked patrol vehicle.". Officials say an unidentified suspect was shot and killed after killing 5 people and injuring 21 in Odessa and nearby Midland. OPD: Two people killed in double shooting, The shooting happened near 40th Street and Golder. We are learning that we have lost friends, family members, as well as one of our students. Correction: A previous version of this story cited a CNN story that reported the gunman was arrested for criminal trespass and burglary. 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. 24 Texas A&M Tuesday night at SJB Pavilion, as the Aggies took down the Rebels 69-61. For us as a community and everywhere in Odessa, I dont think its safe for us, said Mike, an Odessa resident. 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. Greg Abbott holds a press conference with local and federal law enforcement at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB) following a deadly shooting spree on September 1, 2019 in Odessa, Texas. 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. email. CSI agents determined four different brands of .223 caliber ammunition were used by the suspect: Winchester, Frontier, Aquilla, and LC 17. ECISD leaders would like to continue to remind community members that all threats against the district will be taken seriously. 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. 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. Their courage helped prevent even more senseless deaths, and we honor their tireless commitment to protecting us all. The University of Texas Permian Basin has a new therapy dog in training named Ghost. 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. Approximately 63 fired cartridges were retrieved from the suspects vehicle, the USPS van, and from the ground at scenes that were linked to Ator. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki), An Odessa police vehicle vehicle and U.S. postal van, which was stolen by a gunman, behind the Cinergy Odessa entertainment complex in Odessa, Texas, Sept. 1, 2019. Odessa police said none of their officers involved in this incident were injured. Bullet holes in the passenger window of a truck belonging to a shooting victim in Odessa, Texas, Sept. 1, 2019. 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. He was charged with a Class A Misdemeanor Threat or Exhibition of a Weapon on School Grounds or bus. -----------------------------------------------------------. According to Odessa Police, one person was arrested for possession of meth, while the shooter was arrested for aggravated assault and being a felon in possession of a firearm. 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. Stay indoors and monitor news alerts and safety protocols., Our hearts are with Midland, Odessa, and everyone in West Texas who has to endure this again, ORourke said. 28Ole Miss junior guard Matt Murrell's career shooting night from 3-point range wasn't enough to take down No. 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. mass shooting at a Las Vegas country music festival. 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. With concerned citizens providing periodic updates on Ator's location, law enforcement believed he intended to return to his place of work. 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. Twenty-two others were injured including three law enforcement officials and a 17-month-old who was hit in the mouth and chest with shrapnel in a Saturday afternoon rampage that ended with the gunman's death outside a crowded Odessa movie theater. Arco, who ran a trucking business, moved to Odessa from Las Vegas almost a year ago, his sister told the Republic. DPS states that there were likely more rounds of ammunition that were never recovered. Investigators with the Odessa Poloce Department and ATF blocked off the intersection of Faudree Street and TX 191 at about 11:30 a.m. Monday in relation to Saturdays mass shooting. The officer whose weapon was discharged is on administrative leave pending an investigation, The fatal crash was caused by Gonzales driving while intoxicated. Pray for the victims, Tippin said. According to CNN, Ator was arrested in 2001 for criminal trespass and evading arrest and received deferred adjudication for the misdemeanors. Seven people died and 25 were injured. A city spokesman said seven people had been killed, in addition to the gunman. Hernandez and Escarcega have been charged with murder and evading arrest. According to the Ector County Sheriffs Office, a man was caught shoplifting in Dillards by an off-duty deputy. OPD says the shooting was a murder-suicide. The witness said Juarez was in the driveway of the home at 1313 N. Lauderdale to move his GMC pickup so the witness could leave. About a dozen of those individuals were not injured but were targeted by gunfire. More details here. Find a complete list of them here. A 17-month-old has been airlifted to University Medical Center Lubbock. We know that words alone are inadequate, Abbott said during Sunday's press conference. Greg Abbott. A suspect hijacked mail truck in Odessa, Texas, and shot at random. He sold everything in Vegas and moved there, in the hopes that things would be safer for him and the family.. The arrested were linked to burglaries at The Mango Tango, and Don Saul Automotive. Toddlers are funny in that they can get shot, but still want to run around and play.. The gunman was actually charged with criminal trespass and evading arrest, the network reported in a later version of its story. Your donation keeps our trusted reporting free and accessible for all Texans and during a legislative session when lawmakers are set to tackle issues from school choice for K-12 students to school safety improvements to changes in property taxes, its critical that Texans know what lawmakers decisions mean for their futures. He will be eligible for parole after 20 years. WebAt least one person is dead as of Sunday evening in Odessa. fisherman with net drawing. No names have been released at this time. CBS 7 identified the Midland police officer as Zach Owens. We are heartbroken and outraged by the violence that struck our community and our school district today, the tweet read. School and school district leaders are asking parents to please speak with their children about the types of messages they post on social media. The document states both the driver and passenger got out of the car and tried to run away. NewsWest 9 has obtained an arrest affidavit that reveals new information in the shooting. 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Rodolfo Arco, 56, had been driving home from work when he was shot in the head and killed, NBC News reported. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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. Shot neatly? Those shots are all over, no grouping. Police responded to the stabbing around 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8th. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The bottom of the email contains the most recent rants and comments. Toddlers are funny because they can get shot but still want to run around and play, he read. 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.
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