Urania de Jesus, a 34-year-old woman, was tragically killed on June 21, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. The incident occurred at the Coronado Apartments located at 7414 E. Grand Avenue. Urania de Jesus, along with Fredi Mercado, 31, was found shot dead in the early hours of the morning. The Dallas Police Department responded to an active shooter call at approximately 3:11 a.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of Urania de Jesus and Fredi Mercado, both victims of gunshot wounds.
The suspect in this case, Leo Ted Pintor, 40, was arrested and charged with capital murder for the deaths of Urania de Jesus and Fredi Mercado. Leo Ted Pintor was the estranged husband of Urania de Jesus, and the two were in the process of getting a divorce. There was a protective order issued against Pintor, which was active at the time of the incident. According to the arrest warrant affidavit, Pintor had a history of family violence and was known to possess a firearm. On the night of the incident, witnesses reported hearing two loud knocks followed by four or five gunshots. One witness saw Pintor kick in the door of the apartment before the gunshots were heard.
Following the shooting, Pintor called one of Urania de Jesus' family members and expressed remorse for his actions, stating that he wanted to commit suicide. Despite this, Pintor did not provide a statement to the police, and the exact circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear. Pintor was later located by authorities, and the clothing he was wearing matched the description provided by the witness. He was subsequently transported to the Dallas County Jail on charges of capital murder.
The tragic deaths of Urania de Jesus and Fredi Mercado were part of a series of violent incidents in Dallas during that week, with five people killed in the city in less than a one-week period. The case of Urania de Jesus highlights the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of protective measures for victims. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting continues, and the community remains vigilant in seeking justice for the victims.
