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Leila Eliana Hernandez

Case from Odessa, TX dated Aug 31, 2019

Victim Details

Leila Eliana Hernandez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Odessa

TX

2019-08-31

15

Leila

Eliana Hernandez

07/24/2026

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Leilah Eliana Hernandez, a 15-year-old Hispanic female, tragically lost her life on August 31, 2019, in Odessa, Texas. She was a sophomore at Odessa High School and an active member of her community, known for her passion for basketball and volleyball. Leilah was also devoted to St. Mary's Catholic Church. Her untimely death occurred during a mass shooting spree that took place between Midland and Odessa, Texas.

The shooter, identified as Seth Aaron Ator, embarked on a rampage that result ...
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  • Midland–Odessa shooting - Wikipedia
  • KHOU: Here are the victims of the Permian Basin shooting
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    I've been thinking a lot about Leilah's involvement in her community, especially through St. Mary's ... ...Read More
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