Urania de Jesus, 34, was shot dead on June 21, 2019, at the Coronado Apartments, 7414 E. Grand Avenue in Dallas. She and 31-year-old Fredi Mercado were found with gunshot wounds after Dallas police responded to an active shooter call at about 3:11 a.m. Witnesses reported two loud knocks, followed by four or five gunshots, and one witness saw a man kick in the apartment door before the shots.

The arrest warrant affidavit identifies 40-year-old Leo Ted Pintor as the suspect; he was described as Urania de Jesus’ estranged husband and was reportedly in the process of divorcing her. A protective order against Pintor was active at the time. The affidavit says Pintor had a history of family violence and was known to possess a firearm. After the shooting Pintor called a family member and expressed remorse and a desire to commit suicide; he did not give a statement to police. Clothing he was wearing when located matched a witness description. He was transported to the Dallas County Jail on capital murder charges.

What information do community members or witnesses have about the hours before the shooting that might clarify how this confrontation began?