On January 6, 2022, Andrew Armonta, a 23-year-old male from Midlothian, Texas, tragically lost his life in a murder-suicide incident at the Lakeside Villas Apartment Community in Midlothian. Andrew Armonta, along with 49-year-old Janet Evelyn Lee, was fatally shot by 43-year-old Edsel Collazo, who then turned the gun on himself. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m., and responding officers found the three victims inside an apartment after neighbors reported hearing a disturbance and
gunshots.
The Midlothian Police Department conducted an investigation into the incident. They determined that Edsel Collazo, who had recently moved to Midlothian from Red Oak, was responsible for the deaths of Andrew Armonta and Janet Lee before taking his own life. The police confirmed that there was no ongoing threat to the public and that victim assistance staff were providing support to the victims' family members.
No arrests or suspects were identified in connection with the incident, as the primary suspect, Edsel Collazo, died at the scene. The investigation concluded that the incident was a murder-suicide, and no further legal actions or litigations were pursued.
The tragic event deeply affected the community, and the Midlothian Police Department worked to provide support to the grieving families. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Crisis Text Line were made available to offer emotional crisis support to those affected by the incident.
This incident remains a somber reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and the need for community support in times of crisis.
