Juan Manuel Anguiano, a 21-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on January 30, 2021, in Midland, Texas. The incident occurred outside the El Mitote Sports Lounge, where a verbal altercation escalated into a physical confrontation, ultimately leading to shots being fired. Anguiano was shot and immediately transported to Midland Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Following the incident, law enforcement officers launched an investigation
that identified Guadalupe 'Lupe' Galindo III as the primary suspect. Galindo, who was 23 years old at the time, was believed to have fled to Mexico shortly after the shooting. Despite an extensive search, it took over a year for authorities to locate and apprehend him. With the assistance of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Mexican law enforcement, Galindo was deported back to the United States and subsequently arrested.
The Midland County Sheriff's Office issued an arrest warrant for Galindo, and a cash reward was offered for any information leading to his capture. Galindo was eventually handed over to U.S. law enforcement officials and booked into the Presidio County Jail. The case remains under investigation, and efforts to bring justice for Juan Manuel Anguiano continue.
The loss of Juan Manuel Anguiano has deeply affected his family, friends, and the community, who remember him as a kind and well-loved individual. The ongoing legal proceedings and the pursuit of justice for his death highlight the serious nature of the crime and the commitment of law enforcement to hold those responsible accountable.
