On March 6, 2021, Anabel Rodriguez, a 33-year-old Hispanic woman, was found fatally shot in her apartment in Garland, Texas. The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. when police were called to the apartment complex on West Walnut Street. Upon arrival, officers found two young children crying and asking for help. Inside the apartment, they discovered Anabel Rodriguez suffering from a gunshot wound.
She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The investigation revealed that Anabel Rodriguez was allegedly shot by her boyfriend, 40-year-old Rodrigo Roman Villareal, a Hispanic man. Villareal is described as being 5'9" tall, weighing approximately 135 pounds, with black hair. According to witnesses, Villareal fled the scene in a blue Mazda 6 with Illinois license plate P393720. The children, who were present during the shooting, were placed in the custody of Child Protective Services.
Authorities have issued a murder warrant for Rodrigo Roman Villareal, who is considered armed and dangerous. The Garland Police Department has been actively searching for Villareal and has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to his arrest. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing, and detectives are working to gather more information about the events that led up to the tragic incident.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and Villareal remains at large. The Garland Police Department continues to urge anyone with information about Villareal's whereabouts to come forward and assist in bringing justice for Anabel Rodriguez and her family. The community remains vigilant, hoping for a resolution to this heartbreaking case.
