Crime
19-year-old Carlos Perez killed in AutoZone shooting, suspect William Aguilar in custody
Aguilar is currently being held at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Jail with bond set at $750,000.
Montgomery County, TX – A tragic shooting unfolded on Saturday morning at an AutoZone in Montgomery County, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old employee.
Authorities have arrested and charged 19-year-old William Gabriel Aguilar with first-degree murder in connection with the incident.
The shooting occurred at approximately 9:50 a.m. at the AutoZone located in the 28800 block of Birnham Woods Drive.
According to investigators, Aguilar entered the store and fatally shot an employee, later identified as 19-year-old Carlos Perez. Reports indicate that Perez was shot multiple times, and responding constables found him deceased inside the store.
Authorities confirmed that no customers were inside the store at the time of the incident, although one individual was present in the parking lot when the shooting took place.
Aguilar fled the scene on foot, running through nearby fences and residential streets before being apprehended a short distance away without further incident.
The violence occurred near a daycare center, which was closed at the time, and the World Champion Center, a nearby gymnastics facility that was crowded with children practicing.
Constables expressed relief that no additional injuries occurred but emphasized the devastating nature of the crime. A chaplain from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was present to provide counseling to AutoZone employees affected by the tragedy.
Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable Captain Adam Acosta expressed deep sorrow over the incident, especially given the timing during the holiday season.
“Christmas time is about family. It’s about trying to be together and celebrate, and when something like this happens, it’s very upsetting,” Captain Acosta stated.
South Montgomery County Fire and Montgomery County Hospital District (MCHD) personnel responded to the scene. Perez’s body has been transported to the Montgomery County Forensic Center for an autopsy.
Precinct 3 detectives, with assistance from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Crime Scene Unit and the District Attorney’s Office, are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Aguilar is currently being held at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Jail with bond set at $750,000.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive for the shooting. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office or the Precinct 3 Constable’s Office.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.