The person at the center of this case
Three juveniles (ages 14, 16, 17) killed; one additional victim wounded
Homicide · Open - Fugitive at Large
4 years waiting · since 2021
ABEL ELIAS ACOSTA
Justice for Three juveniles (ages 14, 16, 17) killed; one additional victim wounded — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Abel Elias Acosta remains at large with suspected ties to Mexico—where is he currently hiding and who may be harboring him?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence definitively linked Acosta to the shooting, and what forensic or witness testimony was critical to the charges?
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witness
Lead #3Were there eyewitnesses to the convenience store shooting who could provide additional details about the suspect's appearance, vehicle, or direction of flight?
On December 26, 2021, three juveniles ages 14, 16, and 17 were shot and killed at a convenience store in Garland, Texas, with a fourth victim wounded. Abel Elias Acosta was identified as the alleged shooter and charged with Capital Murder of Multiple Persons. Acosta fled and remains at large, with suspected ties to Mexico, making this case a priority for law enforcement.
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Dallas County District Court (304th District); United States District Court, Northern District of Texas; FBI
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clue
Lead #4What specific ties does Acosta have to Mexico, and which border crossings or locations should be monitored?
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Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Capital Murder of Multiple Persons, Murder Caution: Abel Elias Acosta is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of several individuals in Garland, Texas. On December 26, 2021, three juveniles, ages 14, 16, and 17, were shot multiple times and killed in a convenience store, and a fourth was shot and wounded.
Acosta was subsequently identified as the alleged shooter. On December 17, 2025, the 304th District Court of Dallas County, Texas, issued an arrest warrant for Acosta after he was charged with Capital Murder of Multiple Persons and Murder.
On January 26, 2026, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Acosta in the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Dallas, Texas, after he was charged with Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution. Remarks: Acosta has ties to Mexico and may be living there.
Timeline of Events
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2021-12-26
Multiple Victims Shot
Three juveniles ages 14, 16, and 17 were shot multiple times and killed at a convenience store in Garland, Texas. A fourth victim was shot and wounded.
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2025-12-17
Arrest Warrant Issued
The 304th District Court of Dallas County, Texas issued an arrest warrant for Abel Elias Acosta after he was charged with Capital Murder of Multiple Persons and Murder.
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2026-01-26
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
A federal arrest warrant was issued for Acosta in the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, after he was charged with Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution.
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Case Information
Incident:December 26, 2021
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:December 26, 2021
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case