Rocio Mozqueda, a 37-year-old Hispanic woman from Haines City, Florida, was fatally shot at a residence on North 18th Street on March 17, 2018. She was found outside the home and taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her three children, ages six, 14, and 17, witnessed their mother’s death.

The primary suspect was identified as 38-year-old Maclovio Salas, the father of Mozqueda’s children. After the shooting Salas fled the scene and was later located in McGregor, Texas, in his vehicle outside a residence. Authorities worked to obtain a search warrant for that vehicle, and Salas was arrested and taken into custody. The Haines City Police Department, with assistance from the State Attorney’s office, secured a murder warrant for Salas.

The case drew attention because the children witnessed the killing and because the suspect was a parent. Anyone who knew Rocio, her family, or who has information about the incident is asked to come forward.