Search continues for dangerous sex offender involved in Dale deadly shooting
DALE, Texas - Authorities in Caldwell County are still searching for the suspect involved in the deadly shooting of Fabian Rocha in Dale.
The suspect, Ismael Miguel Barrientos-Gallegos, is considered armed and dangerous. He is a known sex offender with a violent criminal history. If you see him, call 911.
According to the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 100 block of Forister Ranch Drive in Dale for a report of an aggravated assault with a firearm just before 4 a.m. on Sunday, May 8. When deputies arrived, they found an unconscious man with a life-threatening gunshot wound.
The victim, Fabian Rocha, died from his injuries on Monday, May 9.
The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office says Ismael Miguel Barrientos-Gallegos is wanted to murder and aggravated kidnapping. Additional charges are pending, according to the sheriff's office.
Ismael Miguel Barrientos-Gallegos has been known to use the following aliases:
- Pedro Gallegos-Mercado
- Michael Gallegos
- Mario Gonzalez
- Miguel Garcia
- Ismael Ramirez
- Daniel Garcia
- Miguel Garcia
- Miguel Ramirez
Ismael Miguel Barrientos-Gallegos has the following tattoos and scars:
- "Gallegos" tattoo on his abdomen
- A large portrait of Jesus on his back
- Scar on the right side of his head from his eyebrow to hairline
- Mole on his right cheek
Ismael Miguel Barrientos-Gallegos is considered armed and dangerous. He is a known sex offender with a violent criminal history. If you see him, call 911.
Anyone with information that could lead to his arrest is asked to call (24 hours) 1-800-336-0102 or submit tips online at: www.usmarshals.gov/tips. You can also download the app USMS Tips and submit tips there.