Dalton Lee Shaw, a 26-year-old male from Rockdale, Texas, tragically lost his life on May 8, 2021. Dalton was born on November 9, 1994, in Abilene, Texas, and had attended various schools in Pflugerville, Round Rock, Jacksboro, and Cisco, Texas. He also studied government policies at Austin Community College. Dalton's untimely death has left a void in the lives of his family and friends.
The circumstances surrounding Dalton Lee Shaw's death were harrowing. On the early morning of May 8, 2021, Dalton was fatally shot in an incident south of Rockdale. The Milam County Sheriff's Office responded to a call reporting a shooting, and upon arrival, they found Dalton deceased at the scene. Two other individuals were also injured in the shooting and were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. The authorities believe that the shooting stemmed from an argument over property.
Israel Ballester, a 39-year-old male from Pflugerville, Texas, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Dalton Lee Shaw. Ballester has been charged with murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was booked into the Milam County Jail on May 8, 2021, with a bond set at $600,000. The investigation revealed that none of the individuals involved appeared to be living in Milam County full-time. The case has garnered significant attention, and the legal proceedings are ongoing as the community seeks justice for Dalton Lee Shaw.
