GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – Garland Police say they believe two young children witnessed the shooting murder of their mother Saturday night and have placed them in protective custody as a full manhunt for the suspect begins. Police say neighbors of the two children told them the kids exited their home crying and calling for help; police arrived to find the mother shot; pronounced dead a short time later.
Police say they believe the unidentified slain woman’s boyfriend is the shooting suspect. He is described as 40 year old Rodrigo Roman Villareal, described as driving a blue, four door Mazda 6, with Illinois license plate number P 3 9 3 7 2 0. Authorities believe suspect Villareal fled the home immediately after the shooting.
Villareal is considered armed and dangerous, and anyone who believes they have seen him or the vehicle he was believed to have been driving to call 9-1-1 immediately. Crime stoppers will pay up to 5 thousand dollars for information that leads to his arrest. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Garland Police at 972-485-4840 or 9-1-1.
Likewise, submit tips anonymously to Garland Crime Stoppers at 972-272-TIPS.
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