On September 29, 2022, Monica Delgado, a 38-year-old woman from McGregor, Texas, tragically lost her life in a violent shooting spree that claimed the lives of four others. Monica Delgado, who was Hispanic, was the mother of two children, Miguel Avila and Natallie Avila , who also perished in the incident. The other victims included Lorena Aviles and Natalie Aviles , who were neighbors of Monica.
The suspect in this tragic event was identified as Nicolas Hernandez-Jaimes, Monica
Delgado's partner. According to reports, Hernandez-Jaimes was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and additional charges were pending. The shooting occurred in the early morning hours, and responding police officers shot Hernandez-Jaimes at the scene. The Texas Rangers were called in to lead the investigation into the officer-involved shooting and the deaths of the victims.
Monica Delgado's family was left in shock and disbelief by the sudden and unexpected violence. Her brother, Joel Delgado Aviles, mentioned that Monica and Hernandez-Jaimes had been together for over a decade and had never seen any signs of aggression from him before. The family described Monica as a dedicated stay-at-home mother who devoted her time to her five children. Her cousin, Diana Aviles, expressed the family's heartbreak and confusion over the senseless act, noting that Monica's three younger children were present during the shooting but unharmed.
The community of McGregor mourned the loss of Monica Delgado and the other victims. A vigil was held for Lori and Natalie Aviles at Bethlehem Christian Church, and the McGregor Independent School District provided grief support to students and staff affected by the tragedy. The family started a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral costs and support Monica's children as they began the healing process.
The investigation into the shooting and the subsequent legal proceedings against Hernandez-Jaimes continued, with the Texas Rangers leading the inquiry. The community remained in shock and sought answers to the many unanswered questions surrounding the tragic incident.
