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. 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. WebNew information has been released in a double shooting Thursday night in Odessa. 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. 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. 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. 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. Gov. ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Two people were arrested Friday evening after Odessa 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. 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. Nathan reportedly had his arms wrapped around his sister when she was shot. 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 Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram. The DPS report also detailed Ators numerous run-ins with police and psychological evaluations since he was a child. He sold everything in Vegas and moved there, in the hopes that things would be safer for him and the family.. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki), Investigators search a road following a mass shooting in Odessa, Texas, Sept. 1, 2019. He would continue shooting at passing motorists. According to ECISD the student was charged with Threat of Exhibition/ use of a Firearm on Campus or Bus, a Class A Misdemeanor. In 2001, when Ator was 18 years old, police responded several times after he threatened to kill his ex-girlfriends family then kill himself. Feb. 27Two 18-year-old men were shot in the upper body early Sunday morning during an underage drinking party. ODESSA, Texas (KOSA)-Update: Odessa Police are releasing new information on the double shooting November 11th. 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. 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. 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. The stolen trailer was recovered and will be released to the owner. That student is now in custody and the investigation is ongoing. ------------------------------------------------------. Published: Oct. 29, 2021 at 9:29 PM CDT. The shooting began in Midland on West Loop 250 at the Interstate 20 service road when Ator was pulled over by DPS Troopers. At the time of Ator's death, he had approximately 58 unfired cartridges in his possession. After retrieving a rifle magazine anda mobile phone from his car, Ator shot Granados a second time as she laid on the ground. 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. Villasenor is then reported to have been taken to Medical Center Hospital for medical treatment. 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. Good riddance.Musta run out of ammo. In one 2010 incident, Ator was reportedly assaulted by several Black men after provoking them by saying, This isnt H-town, who dont you go back to Houston?. Toddlers are funny in that they can get shot, but still want to run around and play.. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. HS BOYS SOCCER: Rebels beat Permian in thrilling shootout, Council calls for fast-tracking traffic light on Andrews Highway, Small Bites: Jimmy Ts Drive Thru remains community staple, two-year mark of the Midland-Odessa mass shooting, hour-long shooting spree on Aug. 31, 2019. hour Ator drove through Midland and Odessa, 2001, when Ator was 18 years old, police responded several times, MHS SOCCER ROUNDUP: Bulldogs get road win to improve to 15-0, HS GIRLS SOCCER: Lopez nets 2 goals to lead Permian past Legacy. According to OPD, around 10:20 p.m. on August 21, Mercadotecnia y Publicidad The document states both the driver and passenger got out of the car and tried to run away. MIDLAND, TX Two years after the Permian Basin was Officials say an unidentified suspect was shot and killed after killing 5 people and injuring 21 in Odessa and nearby Midland. At least 21 others were wounded, including three law enforcement officers. The suspect, Michael Villasenor, 46, is said to have pointed a firearm at the officers, according to the Odessa Police Department. Like nothing, she told The Washington Post. (Ivan Pierre Aguirre/The New York Times). The downward spiral that would result in Seth Ator murdering seven people and injuring twenty-four began at 1:27 p.m. on August 31, 2019, at the Journey Oilfield offices where Ator worked. Our lives have been changed forever.. 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. According to the Ector County Sheriffs Office, a man was caught shoplifting in Dillards by an off-duty deputy. 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. Heartbreaking news out of Odessa and Midland, Texas as police search for an active shooter at-large, Castro tweeted. For all the destruction this slug did shouldhave been 100 rounds. When he was 17, Ator was a suspect in a theft and possible strong-armed robbery. Veronica Alonzo, 29, talks about interactions with her neighbor, Seth Ator, 36, at their West Odessa, Texas neighborhood, Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. WebODESSA, 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. 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. As he stood outside, the gunman drove by and opened fire, killing him. 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. 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. 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. 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 thanking God for healing her and appreciate continued prayers.. Youre not even safe at your own house.. 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. Investigators near an entertainment complex following a mass shooting in Odessa, Texas, Sept. 1, 2019. 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. Rodolfo Arco, 56, had been driving home from work when he was shot in the head and killed, NBC News reported. WebAt least one person is dead as of Sunday evening in Odessa. Example video title will go here for this video. The youngest survivor is a 17-month-old girl who was struck in the face and chest with shrapnel, authorities said. WebPolice in Odessa, Texas, have confirmed that the gunman responsible for the deadly shooting rampage in Odessa and Midland, Texas on Saturday, August 31, acted alone. You will notice I am not naming the subject, Gerke said during a Sunday press conference attended by Gov. According to the Ector County District Attorneys office, her sentence was enhanced due to prior felony convictions. The district didn't name the student, but Gerke said a 15-year-old girl was among the victims. 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 Fingerprints on cash near the scene led officers to Nicolas. At that time, law enforcement in Midland County was unaware of the situation regarding Ator in Ector County.. The New York Times reported on Sunday night that the shooter had been fired from his trucking job a few hours before his rampage. Officers found an AR-15 style rifle and a black handgun on the front passenger seat of the vehicle, the affidavit states. 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. According to the affidavit, when police arrived at the scene, they spoke to a witness whose name was redacted in the documents. 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. A search warrant was executed on the house and officers found more evidence that indicatedJuarezwas selling drugs. He will also face disciplinary action at school. Greg Abbott (R) read a text he said he had received from the childs mother at a press conference on Sunday. New information was released by Big Spring Police regarding a shooting outside the YMCA. Officers also reported several spent AR rifle casing and handgun casings as well as an unfired handgun round at the scene of the shooting. 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 Abbott read aloud a text he received from the mother of the 17-month-old girl who was shot and is now hospitalized in Lubbock. 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. Zailynn Rangel, 3, places flowers on the white crosses with help from Kimberly Quintana and Karla Flotte on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at 2nd St. and Sam Houston. EXPLAINER: Windstorm was likely a derecho. Hernandez and Escarcega have been charged with murder and evading arrest. Police responded to the stabbing around 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8th. 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. Copyright 2021 KOSA. Two men standing outside of a Nissan Altima shot a man, later identified as Jesse Sanchez, and then sped off down JBS Pkwy. Odessa police now say the death toll is at 8 after a suspect went on a shooting rampage in West Texas. I am heartbroken by the crying of the people of the state of Texas. In a written statement, the U.S. 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. We are heartbroken and outraged by the violence that struck our community and our school district today, the tweet 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. Trooper Justin Basso saw the shooting unfold and began to chase Ator and fired a few rifle shots through his windshield, striking the back of the USPS van. ODESSA, Texas (KOSA)-Update: Odessa Police are releasing new information on the double shooting November 11th. Amplify your impact and donate now. He was booked into the Ector County Law Enforcement Center. 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. OPD says the WebMusic City Mall in Odessa, Texas was closed during the shooting, with CBS 7 reporting a chaotic scene as police worked to clear the area. "She has a hole in her bottom lip, a hole in her tongue, and her top and bottom teeth were knocked out." 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. WebThese Are The Victims Of The Mass Shooting In Odessa, Texas. Everyone has an excuse just like they have a butt and all stink. ECISD leaders would like to continue to remind community members that all threats against the district will be taken seriously. 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. 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. It was the second mass shooting in Texas in a month. The mother wrote that the child will undergo surgery to repair her lip, teeth and tongue and remove shrapnel from her chest. 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. Ramirez was arrested for two counts of Intoxication Manslaughter- Second Degree Felony. Trooper Justiss narrowly avoided being shot and returned gunfire with her handgun through the windshield. Odessa Police have identified the two victims as Heather Leann Hernandez Rodriguez, 28, and Adan Barrientos Barrera, 21. We are a pure-play, indie web and mobile news platform with a local audience larger than all the San Angelo TV stations, radio stations, and newspaper combined. Upon arrival, officers found two people deceased from gunshot injuries. Thankfully, it doesnt seem like her jaw was hit. Recordings of the CBS7 Morning Newscasts. Feb. 28Ole Miss junior guard Matt Murrell's career shooting night from 3-point range wasn't enough to take down No. (Dustin Fawcett via AP). For us as a community and everywhere in Odessa, I dont think its safe for us, said Mike, an Odessa resident. Insert snowflakes comments now!! Officers were able to detain both men. 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. Avila is accused of throwing her newborn baby in a dumpster behind a mall in Hobbs, New Mexico. No further information is available at this time. ODESSA, Texas UPDATE: A probable cause affidavit spells out the details of a deadly shooting in Odessa early Halloween morning. This story has been updated with additional information about the victims. 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. WebA mass shooter hijacked a mail van and rampaged through Odessa and neighbouring Midland, injuring at least three cops last night. Stay with NewsWest 9 as we work to confirm more information on the case. It happened at our home, you think youre safe at your own house, 23-year-old Eritizi Peregrino, whose husband was also wounded in the attack, told the Post. The victim, Sanchez was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. This arrest comes after a week long investigation into an incident at The Ranch Apartments. It was very painful. Their courage helped prevent even more senseless deaths, and we honor their tireless commitment to protecting us all. Seth Aaron Ator, 36, of Odessa, is suspected of killing seven people an injuring 19 in a shooting spree in Odessa on Saturday. A teacher heard the comment and reported it. Double your gift when you give by 6 p.m. Thursday. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram, ODESSA, TX - SEPTEMBER 1: Texas Gov. By Sonia Ramirez-Muoz, Sep 28, 2021. WebReport: Odessa Mass Shooting Gunman Shot Nearly 20 Times by Officers. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram. Example video title will go here for this video. An updated photo of Seth Aaron Ator, 36. 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. Updated: Sept. 1, 2019. 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