GARLAND, Texas – Police are on the lookout for a shooter who took the lives of two young men from Wylie over the weekend. The victims, 18-year-old Alan Chavez and 17-year-old Ruben Arzola, were fatally shot on West Buckingham Road near North Garland High School around 3:15 p.m. on Jan. 14. Garland police reported that the shooter fled the scene in an unidentified vehicle.
Both Chavez and Arzola were rushed to the hospital where they succumbed to their injuries. Law enforcement suspects that the victims and the shooter may have been acquainted with each other and are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
This tragic incident has left the community in shock, as authorities continue their search for the perpetrator. The police department is urging anyone with relevant details to reach out, in the hopes of uncovering more information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The loss of Chavez and Arzola has undoubtedly had a profound impact on their loved ones and the wider community, prompting a heightened sense of vigilance and concern for public safety. The authorities are actively working to piece together the events leading up to the shooting in an effort to bring closure to the families of the victims and ensure justice is served.
As the investigation continues, both the police and the community are rallying together to seek justice for Chavez and Arzola, aiming to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future. The search for the perpetrator remains ongoing, with law enforcement emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in their efforts to bring the responsible party to justice.