Arlington, Texas – Tragedy struck outside a gentlemen’s club in Arlington, as one man lost his life and another ended up in the hospital after a shooting incident. Police responded to a call around 1:15 a.m. on Saturday in the 2700 block of Majesty Drive, where they found two men with gunshot wounds near the club’s parking lot.
The victim, identified as 30-year-old Abel Alberto Rodriguez by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other man, described as 40 years old by authorities, was rushed to the hospital with injuries but is expected to survive.
Investigators believe the deadly altercation stemmed from a dispute between the 40-year-old and the suspected shooter, with whom he had previous conflicts. The argument escalated outside the club, drawing in Rodriguez before shots were fired.
Arlington police stated that the possibility of self-defense is being considered in the shooting incident. Following consultations with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, no criminal charges have been filed against the suspected shooter at this time, leading to his release without an arrest. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the case.
The tragic outcome serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of escalating confrontations, especially in public settings. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing closure to the case and seeking justice for the victim. The community mourns the loss of Abel Alberto Rodriguez and hopes for swift resolution and accountability in this unfortunate event.