Damián Alexander Alemán Valdez, a 20-year-old male, was tragically killed on July 20, 2015, in Juarez, Texas. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 3:00 AM, in the Fuentes del Valle neighborhood. Damián, along with his friend Aarón Baray Nava, also 20 years old, was traveling in a Toyota vehicle when they were ambushed and shot at by an unknown assailant.
The attack left both young men dead and another individual injured.
Damián Alexander Alemán Valdez was a student at El Paso Community College and was known for his athleticism and dedication to his studies. His friend, Aarón Baray Nava, was a student at the University Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, studying Economics. The two friends were returning from a night out when the attack occurred.
The investigation into their deaths revealed that the suspected shooter was Paris Lau Campbell, the son of a former rector of the University Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez. Paris Lau Campbell was identified as the primary suspect in the case but remained at large. The authorities confirmed that the investigation was ongoing, but no arrests had been made at the time.
The case drew significant attention due to the involvement of the suspect's family, who were prominent figures in the local academic community. Paris Lau Campbell's mother, Ysla Campbell, a professor at the University Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, expressed her condolences on social media following the incident.
The tragic deaths of Damián Alexander Alemán Valdez and Aarón Baray Nava highlighted the ongoing issues of violence and crime in the region. The investigation continued, with authorities working to bring justice to the victims and their families.
