26-year-old woman hospitalized after her ex-boyfriend she was meeting regularly got mad when she told him to stop seeing each other and shot her 4 times; boyfriend charged

Texas – In a tragic incident in Texas, a 26-year-old woman was severely wounded after her 26-year-old ex-boyfriend, identified as I. Rivas, shot her multiple times following a dinner that was meant to mark the end of their relationship. The assailant, Rivas, faces serious charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The sequence of events leading to the shooting began on a late Wednesday night. According to the arrest affidavit, after having dinner at a local restaurant, the victim, whose identity wasn’t publicly revealed, informed Rivas that it was time for them to stop seeing each other and continue with their lives separately. This conversation reportedly triggered Rivas, leading to the subsequent violent assault.

The victim, fearing for her safety, drove Rivas towards another bar, intending to drop him off. However, Rivas became agitated when asked where he wanted to be left, reportedly threatening the victim by stating, “It’s going to get f—ing ugly if you don’t take me where you’re going.” This threat prompted the woman to seek refuge inside the bar, but her attempt to use pepper spray malfunctioned, leaving her defenseless.

Despite her efforts to de-escalate the situation by apologizing and attempting to leave, the situation rapidly deteriorated. As she ran towards her vehicle, Rivas, who had followed her out of the bar, drew a firearm and shot at her 11 times, hitting her four times in the groin, hip, abdomen, and back as she tried to flee. The victim’s harrowing ordeal ended with her being rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, her condition still critical days later. Rivas attempted to escape the scene but was apprehended shortly after the incident with the help of his mother, who had come to pick him up near the scene.

Rivas was arrested and booked into the county jail. The arrest affidavit provides a chilling detail of the calculated nature of the attack, noting Rivas’ lack of remorse and his immediate concern with fleeing the scene. Rivas is expected to appear in court this week, facing charges that reflect the severity of the attack. The legal system is now tasked with providing justice for the victim while addressing the broader implications of such domestic violence incidents.

This violent act has stirred the local community and law enforcement to address issues of domestic violence with increased urgency. The case highlights the potential for domestic disagreements to escalate into serious violence, prompting discussions on the need for better protective measures for individuals seeking to end relationships. As the community reels from this brutal attack, the focus has also turned to supporting the victim’s recovery and ensuring such incidents are prevented in the future through better awareness and stronger protective laws. This case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of taking threats seriously in volatile situations.