On the evening of March 31, 2025, 24-year-old Hispanic woman Athziri Elizabeth Cervantes Buentello was fatally shot outside the Cinemark NASA and XD movie theater in Webster, Texas. She was accompanied by her 18-year-old cousin, Sherlyn Galvan, who was also killed in the attack. The incident occurred around 8:35 p.m. in the theater's parking lot and is being investigated as a double homicide followed by an attempted suicide by the suspect.
The alleged shooter, identified as Vincente Fullerat, reportedly had a troubled relationship with one of the victims. After shooting both women, Fullerat turned the gun on himself, sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to his injuries.
Athziri Cervantes was born on September 22, 2000, in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. She was raised in Houston and later in Friendswood, Texas. A graduate of Pasadena Memorial High School, she was an active member of the track and field team and served as class president for four years. Athziri earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Houston and aspired to pursue a career in nursing. She was deeply involved in her community, teaching karate to children and sharing her passion for photography.
The tragic deaths of Athziri and her cousin Sherlyn have left their family and the community in mourning. A vigil was held to honor their memories, and local organizations have offered support to the grieving families. The incident has also sparked discussions about domestic violence and the importance of addressing troubled relationships before they escalate into violence.
