Natalie Aviles, a 20-year-old Hispanic nursing student from McGregor, Texas, was killed on September 29, 2022, during a shooting spree that left five people dead in the town. A Temple College student with plans to become a pediatric oncologist, she had served as Miss McGregor for two years and was a worship leader at Bethlehem Christian Church. The shooter allegedly also killed his wife, Monica Delgado Aviles, her two teenage children Miguel Avila and Natallie Avila, and a neighbor, Lorena Lori Aviles.

Police say the suspect, Nicolas Jaimes-Hernandez, opened fire on officers when they arrived and was taken into custody. He faced aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges at that time and additional charges, including capital murder, were pending. The Texas Rangers joined local authorities in the investigation, and the town held vigils as families and neighbors mourned.

A scholarship at Temple College has been established in Natalie’s name. If anyone knew Natalie, her activities in McGregor, or has information about the shootings, please share what is known.