Bernardo Aguilar, 19, was shot and killed on February 12, 2022, at Coronado’s Camp in Tuscola, Texas. The shooting occurred at a job site near Highway 277 and FM 89 early that morning; Aguilar, a Hispanic male, did not survive his wounds.

Officers arrested 21-year-old Sixto Torres of Abilene later that same day after he was found at the scene. Witnesses reported Torres walked up to Aguilar and fired the gun. Torres was taken into custody by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office on a murder charge and held on a $1 million bond; his prior arrests in 2021 included carrying an unlicensed weapon and possession of cocaine and marijuana. Torres’ defense argued the gun was negligently discharged. The jury returned a guilty verdict for manslaughter on May 17, 2024.

No motive has been disclosed. If anyone knew Bernardo, witnessed the shooting, or has information about what led up to that morning, please share what you know with the authorities.