In the small community of Plainview, Texas, a heart-wrenching event unfolded on Saturday, February 7, 2026, claiming the life of 47-year-old Hispanic female Rosalba Saenz Rodriguez. Her life was cut short in a mass shooting that left a total of five people dead, including the assailant. The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that Rosalba was one of four victims who died at the scene of the shooting, which occurred in the 2700 block of Upchurch Street in the nearby Seth Ward
neighborhood.
The Hale County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident in the early morning hours, around 3:40 a.m., and soon called for the assistance of the Texas Rangers to lead the investigation into the tragic event. Authorities identified the shooter as 33-year-old Saul Villa, who also died during the incident. The other victims of the shooting were Hector Alonso Sanchez, 28, Tanya Paola Valadez Rangel, 30, and Reily Joseph Zavala Barrientos, 21, who was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
As of now, the Texas Department of Public Safety has stated that there is no ongoing threat to the community. The investigation into the motive behind the shooting and the specific relationship between Villa and the victims remains active and ongoing. No further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the tragic event have been released by law enforcement. The community has since come together to support the families of the victims through various fundraisers and donation efforts.
