Rafael Garcia was a 17-year-old Hispanic male from Garland, Texas, killed on December 26, 2021, one of three teenagers shot inside a Garland Texaco convenience store the day after Christmas. Two other teens, 14-year-old Xavier Gonzalez and 16-year-old Ivan Noyola, were also killed; a 15-year-old employee was wounded and survived.

Surveillance footage identified 14-year-old Abel Acosta as the shooter. He reportedly fired multiple rounds inside the store and fled in a vehicle driven by his father, Richard Acosta. Richard Acosta was arrested and charged with capital murder for allegedly aiding and abetting; he was later convicted and is serving a life sentence. Abel Acosta is believed to be hiding in Mexico and a $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his capture.

Authorities have not publicly established a clear motive; they have suggested a dispute may have been involved but have not disclosed exact reasons for targeting the victims. The victims families and the community have been vocal in seeking answers and supporting one another.

Did anyone in the Garland area see or hear anything about the night of December 26, 2021, that could help investigators locate Abel Acosta?