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Araceli Valdez

Case from Slaton, TX dated Jan 11, 2026

Victim Details

Araceli Valdez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Slaton

TX

2026-01-11

23

Araceli

Valdez

07/16/2026

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On the evening of January 11, 2026, in the West Texas city of Slaton, the life of 23-year-old Araceli Valdez was tragically cut short in a violent outburst rooted in a domestic dispute. The incident, which unfolded at a residence on East Floyd Street, left two others dead, including the gunman, and two critically injured.

The perpetrator was identified as 27-year-old George Cantu. Authorities reported that Cantu, armed with a handgun, went to the home upset over ongoing issues with his fo ...
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  • https://www.kcbd.com: Slaton police identifies 3 killed, 2 injured in Sunday night shooting
  • Slaton police identify the 3 killed and 2 injured in Sunday night shooting
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    I’ve been thinking about the impact of community in tragedies like the one we saw with Araceli Val... ...Read More
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    Has anyone looked into the background of the house where the tragedy occurred? I came across an arti... ...Read More
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