Charity Freeman, a 26-year-old woman from Atascocita, Texas, tragically lost her life on January 20, 2025. She was known for her compassionate nature and dedication to hospice care, having worked in the healthcare field for eight years. Freeman was also a devoted mother to two young children. Her sudden passing has left her family and community in mourning.
Authorities responded to a shooting at a residence in Atascocita on the night of January 20.
Upon arrival, they found 30-year-old Alejandro Suarez unconscious from gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Freeman had already been transported to a nearby hospital, where she was also pronounced dead. Investigators identified 34-year-old Yamil Javier Rivera-Perez as the suspect in the fatal shooting. Rivera-Perez, who had previously been in a relationship with Freeman, was charged with capital murder. Reports indicate that Freeman had ended an abusive relationship with Rivera-Perez months prior to the incident. According to Freeman’s family, Rivera-Perez forced his way into the home before carrying out the attack.
Rivera-Perez was denied bond and remains in custody as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Freeman’s family is now focused on supporting her two children, who are in the care of their grandmother. The tragic event has deeply affected those who knew Freeman, and her memory is being honored by loved ones and the community.
