On May 19, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., 44-year-old Edgar Yahirt Salgado was fatally shot inside the El Gallito Copeton Night Club, located at 3202 North Main Street in Fort Worth, Texas. Earlier that morning, Salgado had engaged in a verbal and physical altercation with several individuals at the club. Later, he confronted the same group, leading to an exchange of gunfire between the parties involved.
Salgado sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene.
In the course of their investigation, Fort Worth police identified four persons of interest captured on surveillance footage from the nightclub. The individuals include two Hispanic males, possibly known as "Julio" and "Gabriel," and two Hispanic females. All four were seen leaving the establishment in a gray sedan. Authorities have sought the public's assistance in identifying and locating these individuals to further the investigation.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with Salgado's death. The investigation remains active, with police urging anyone possessing relevant information to come forward. Notably, this incident marked the second fatal shooting at El Gallito Copeton Night Club within a two-week span; on May 12, 2024, 29-year-old Arnulfo Mauricio was also shot and killed at the same venue. No arrests have been reported in that case either.
Salgado's passing has left a profound void among his family and friends. Born on September 23, 1979, in Sombrerete, Zacatecas, he eventually settled in Fort Worth, where he resided for 24 years until his untimely death. He is survived by his children—Maritza, Edgar Y., Kevin, Laura, and Sophia—his parents, Jose Salgado and Margarita Estrada, and his siblings, Oscar, Yazmin, and Wendolyn. Described as a devoted family man and friend, Edgar was known for his simplicity and dedication, working for many years at Walmart while raising his five children. In his later years, he pursued his passion for mechanics and car sales.
The community continues to mourn his loss, hoping for justice and the apprehension of those responsible for his death.
