Arlington, Texas – A recent incident outside a gentlemen’s club left one man dead and another injured in a shooting early Sunday morning. Although a suspect was taken into custody at the scene, they were later released without facing criminal charges, as confirmed by officials.
Police were called to the 2700 block of Majesty Drive around 1:15 a.m. where they discovered the two victims of the shooting. One victim, identified as Abel Alberto Rodriguez, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other, a 40-year-old man, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspected shooter, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly involved in a verbal altercation outside the club with the 40-year-old victim, with whom they had previous conflicts. Rodriguez, a friend of the 40-year-old, arrived at the scene and joined the altercation, leading to the fatal shooting.
According to police reports, a firearm was recovered near the 40-year-old victim, raising the possibility that the shooting may have been in self-defense. Law enforcement officials consulted with the Tarrant County district attorney’s office and decided not to press criminal charges against the suspected shooter on the day of the incident.
The investigation into the shooting is still ongoing as detectives work to gather more information and evidence related to the case. The incident serves as a tragic reminder of the consequences of escalating conflicts and the importance of peaceful conflict resolution in all situations.
As the community mourns the loss of Abel Alberto Rodriguez and continues to support the injured victim, authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. The details surrounding the events leading up to the shooting are still being pieced together, with the hope of bringing justice to those involved.