On September 29, 2022, a shooting in McGregor, Texas, killed 15-year-old Miguel Avila. Miguel, a Hispanic student at McGregor High School, was described as hardworking and close with his family. He died alongside his 14-year-old sister, Natallie Avila, their 38-year-old mother, Monica Delgado, and two neighbors, 47-year-old Lorena Aviles and 20-year-old Natalie Aviles.

Authorities say 35-year-old Nicolas Hernandez-Jaimes, the partner of Monica Delgado but not the children’s father, was taken into custody after officers responded to reports of gunshots at about 7:35 a.m. Officers returned fire after Hernandez-Jaimes opened fire on them; the Texas Rangers were called to investigate the criminal aspects of the shooting and the police shooting.

The shooting occurred in a quiet residential area and left the town reeling, with schools canceling events and the community organizing fundraisers to assist the victims’ families. If anyone knew Miguel, Natallie, Monica, Lorena, or Natalie or has information about the morning of September 29, please come forward.