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Fort Worth man takes plea deal for murder; accused of 2nd killing in Mexico
SUMMARY: Jesus Rios, a Fort Worth man, accepted a 15-year plea deal for the murder of Fernando Mendoza Jr. in 2020, occurring after Rios shot Mendoza over a speeding confrontation. While out on bond, Rios fled to Mexico, where he allegedly committed a second murder of key witness Myra Gara, later found dead. Rios was arrested while attempting to return to the U.S. with a fake ID. Both victims’ families express dissatisfaction with the plea deal, feeling justice was not served. They are awaiting potential extradition for Rios to face charges related to Gara’s murder.
Jesus Rios took a plea deal for killing a Fort Worth man. But while out on bond and fleeing to Mexico, police say he killed a witness to that murder “for the purpose of preventing her from testifying.”
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Texas family speaks out: Southwest plane shot at before taking off
SUMMARY: The Lee family, affected by a recent shooting incident involving their Southwest Airlines flight, reported not hearing any noise when a bullet struck the plane’s right side near the cockpit shortly before takeoff to Indianapolis. They were informed of the situation by another passenger after landing and expressed concern, wishing they had known prior as they would have altered their travel plans. The flight returned to the gate for a different aircraft, with no injuries reported. Dallas Police are investigating whether the shooting was targeted or random, but no arrests have been made. Passengers received travel vouchers as compensation.
A North Texas family is returning home after their Southwest plane was hit by gunfire before they took off to Indiana Friday night. Police are investigating.
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Man accused of attacking Grimes County couple with machete arrested near Corpus Christi
SUMMARY: Grimes County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 45-year-old ELO Dean Gonzalez for allegedly stabbing two people with a machete. The attack occurred Sunday night at a mobile home near Highway 30, leaving a male victim in critical condition. The female victim’s condition is still being assessed. Gonzalez, the ex-boyfriend of the female victim, broke into their home, leading to the violent confrontation. He fled but was apprehended approximately 250 miles away in Corpus Christi five hours later. Investigators are continuing to gather information on the victims’ conditions and the motive behind the attack.
A man accused of stabbing two people with a machete in Grimes County was arrested in Corpus Christi, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Robber caught on video moments before shooting Houston couple in Rice Village
SUMMARY: A man and woman were shot in Rice Village after a robbery. They had parked behind a hair salon while visiting a local bar. Surveillance footage shows a car dropping them off, followed by another car with a masked man who robbed them and shot both in the stomach. The man is stable, while the woman is in critical condition. The robber fled with a watch. Authorities are investigating but have not released further details. The victims remain in the hospital as detectives continue their work on the case.
Authorities say a man and woman were at a bar in Rice Village when a suspected robber was seen on surveillance video targeting them.
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