On February 3, 2023, 31-year-old Hireal Shawn Rios of Paris, Texas, was fatally shot. Paris Police responded to a shooting in the 1300 block of W Cherry St. at 1:57 p.m., where they found Rios lying in the street with a severe wound to his face. He was transported to Paris Regional Health, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Rios was born on May 22, 1991, and was a lifelong resident of Paris, Texas.
He is survived by his four children, Neveah, JR, Kaidyn, and Alexys; the mother of his children, Sheenah Laurel; his mother, Margerina Rios; his grandfather, Johnny Bridgers; his brother, Dale Potter; and his sisters, Lillie Rios, Nyelli Rios, and Daniela Barbosa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Missy Rios, his grandmother, Bettie Bridgers, and his sister, Augustina Rios. Rios was known for his love of fishing, church, working on vehicles, and spending time with family.
As of the latest available information, the suspect in Rios's shooting remains at large, and the investigation is ongoing. The Paris Police Department has not released further details regarding potential suspects or arrests related to the case.
