Paul John Delacruz was 35 when he died from a gunshot wound on February 1, 2022, in Abilene, Texas. The shooting followed a heated altercation; Delacruz fled into an apartment and was shot through the door. He was Hispanic and his death is described as resulting from that dispute.

Police arrested 24-year-old Arthur Jesse Gallegoz and charged him with murder. Gallegoz said he fired in self-defense to protect his sister, but surveillance footage and witness testimony showed him pointing a gun at Delacruz and firing multiple shots. The incident also left two other people injured.

In July 2024 a Taylor County jury found Gallegoz guilty of murder and sentenced him to 30 years, plus concurrent eight-year terms for two counts of aggravated assault related to the injured victims. Delacruz’s family continues to mourn his loss and seek justice.

Does anyone have memories of Delacruz or information about the events that night?