Victor Saucedo, a 41-year-old Hispanic man from Big Spring, Texas, was shot and killed outside a fast food restaurant on February 12, 2017. Authorities describe the attack as a random act of violence; investigators say Victor and the suspect had no prior connection.

A multiagency investigation followed, with the Big Spring Police Department, Howard County Sheriff’s Office, Sweetwater Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety Rangers Division, Snyder Police Department, Scurry County Sheriff’s Office, Comanche County Sheriff’s Office, and Erath County Sheriff’s Office involved. The day after the shooting, 42-year-old Ruben Drake Silva was located driving the suspect vehicle in Comanche County and was arrested without incident.

The investigation remained active as detectives gathered evidence and worked to establish the events that led to Victor’s death. If anyone who knew Victor or witnessed the shooting has information that could help the case, please come forward.