According to Fox 4, a Collin County jury found 56‑year‑old Carrollton resident Abelardo Espinoza guilty of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury to a family member after he shot his wife on June 22, 2024. The incident occurred near a 7‑Eleven at El Dorado Parkway and Preston Road in McKinney, where officers responded to a 911 call reporting that the woman had been shot.

Police discovered the victim with gunshot wounds to her face and shoulder, and multiple bullet holes in her vehicle. Security footage from businesses along the Dallas North Tollway and El Dorado Parkway captured Espinoza following his wife before the shooting. After the attack, Espinoza allegedly abandoned his car, discarded his shirt and the firearm, and arranged for a friend to pick him up, according to the district attorney’s office.

During the sentencing phase, prosecutors introduced evidence that Espinoza possessed child pornography images, videos, and bestiality material. Visiting Judge Michael Snipes sentenced Espinoza to 60 years in prison, a term that reflects the seriousness of both the violent act and the illegal possession of exploitative material.

Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis released a statement emphasizing the priority of holding domestic‑violence offenders accountable. “This man shot his wife in the face and shoulder, then tried to cover his tracks by dumping his car, his shirt, and the gun,” Willis said. “A jury convicted him, and he was sentenced to 60 years in prison. Holding domestic violence offenders accountable is a priority for this office.”

The victim identified Espinoza as her soon‑to‑be ex‑husband, and the shooter later confessed to his daughter that he had shot his wife, police said. Carrollton police subsequently arrested Espinoza, and he is now in custody awaiting transfer to a state correctional facility.

This case underscores the collaboration between local law enforcement and the district attorney’s office in responding to domestic‑violence incidents and protecting community safety. Residents of Carrollton can take some reassurance that serious crimes involving family members are being prosecuted vigorously.

Sources: fox4news.com