In the quiet community of Caldwell, Texas, the life of 38-year-old Leticia May Gaytan was tragically cut short on July 15, 2026. A devoted mother of three, Leticia was the victim of a fatal shooting that sent shockwaves through her neighborhood and left a family grappling with an immense loss. The events of that day unfolded with a chilling sequence that began with a distress call to the Burleson County Sheriff's Office.
Just after noon, authorities received a report that a woman had been shot in the Cade Lake subdivision. The suspect, identified as 47-year-old Everardo Armenta, fled the scene in a black Lincoln Navigator. As deputies rushed to the location, they spotted a vehicle matching the description and attempted to make contact with the driver. Their commands, however, were met with silence.
Upon approaching the Navigator, the deputies made a grim discovery. Armenta was inside, suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Both Leticia Gaytan, who had been shot twice, and Everardo Armenta were transported to a local hospital, but neither survived their injuries. The incident was investigated as a murder-suicide, a final and violent act that left more questions than answers for a grieving community. The Texas Rangers were also involved in the investigation. The case concluded with the deaths of both the victim and the perpetrator, meaning there would be no arrests or trial. The focus then shifted to the family Leticia left behind, particularly her three children who were now without their mother. A GoFundMe campaign was established to help support them in the wake of this tragedy.
