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Erica Rodriguez

Case from Bastrop, TX dated Jul 23, 2016

Victim Details

Erica Rodriguez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Bastrop

TX

2016-07-23

21

Erica

Rodriguez

07/01/2026

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Erica Lizbette Rodriguez, a 21-year-old woman of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost her life on July 23, 2016, in Bastrop, Texas. She was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex located at 202 Childers Drive. The incident occurred during a heated argument between Erica and her boyfriend, Alejandro Martinez, 20, which escalated when Alejandro grabbed a rifle and began shooting. Along with Erica, Alejandro's 3-year-old son and Erica's friend, Paula Nino, 20, were also killed. Paula's 2-year- ...
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  • star-telegram: Texan fatally shot girlfriend, her friend, his son, 3, self
  • KSAT: Police identify 3 adults killed in Bastrop shooting; child's name not released
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    I've been thinking a lot about Erica's friend, Paula Nino, who was also lost in this tragedy. It's s... ...Read More
    09/07/2024
    Has anyone else heard about the candlelight vigil they held for Erica, Paula, and Alejandro's son? I... ...Read More
    11/08/2023
    I've been thinking a lot about the role of community support in the aftermath of tragic incidents li... ...Read More
    07/26/2023
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