On February 12, 2022, 19-year-old Bernardo Aguilar was tragically shot and killed at Coronado’s Camp in Tuscola, Texas. The incident occurred at a job site near Highway 277 and FM 89. Bernardo Aguilar, a Hispanic male, was the victim of a fatal shooting that took place early in the morning.
The suspect in the case, Sixto Torres, a 21-year-old man from Abilene, was arrested later that day by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.
Torres was found at the scene and taken into custody on charges of murder. He was held in the Taylor County Jail on a $1 million bond. Torres had a prior criminal record, including arrests in 2021 for carrying an unlicensed weapon and possession of cocaine and marijuana.
In the subsequent investigation, witnesses reported that Torres walked up to Aguilar and fired the gun, although no motive was ever disclosed. Torres’ defense argued that the gun was negligently discharged. Despite the initial charge of murder, Torres was later found guilty of manslaughter in a jury trial held in Taylor County. The jury deliberated on his punishment, and Torres received his guilty verdict for manslaughter on May 17, 2024.
The case drew significant attention in the local community, with protests and calls for justice from Aguilar’s family and supporters. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, but no further details on a motive were ever released.
The tragic death of Bernardo Aguilar and the subsequent legal proceedings against Sixto Torres highlighted issues of gun violence and the complexities of the criminal justice system in dealing with such cases. The community continues to seek answers and justice for the young victim and his family.
