Maria Cortez, a 54-year-old woman from Fort Worth, Texas, tragically lost her life on April 24, 2016. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 1:30 a.m., when an unidentified individual in a vehicle opened fire on Cortez's house located on West Loraine Street in Fort Worth.
Cortez sustained major injuries from gunshot wounds during the attack. She was rushed to John Peter Smith Hospital, where she was unfortunately pronounced dead.
The Tarrant County medical examiner's office officially identified her as the victim of this shooting.
The Fort Worth Police Department's Homicide Division initiated an investigation into the incident. However, as of the available information, no arrests have been made in connection with Maria Cortez's murder. Details regarding any suspects or potential motives for the shooting have not been disclosed to the public.
Maria Cortez is survived by her father, Ignacio Cortez, and her mother, Candidad Patino. Her untimely death was part of a series of violent incidents that occurred in Fort Worth over a two-day period, during which three individuals lost their lives.
The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the person or persons responsible for this tragic act of violence.
