Hargentina Franco, a 3-year-old girl of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost her life on May 24, 2014, in Odessa, Texas. The incident occurred when her mother, Adriana Veliz, was shot in the shoulder by Hargentina's father, Daley Carrasco Franco, who then took his own life. According to Ector County Sheriff’s officials, Daley shot Hargentina before turning the gun on himself.
There were no arrests or suspects identified in connection with Hargentina's death, as the perpetrator was
deceased at the scene. Consequently, there were no litigations, murder trials, or ongoing investigations related to her death. The case was treated as a tragic family incident rather than a criminal case.
The community mourned the loss of the young girl, and her mother, Adriana Veliz, was left to cope with the emotional and physical scars from that fateful night. The incident highlighted the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of mental health support for families in crisis.
