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Trial Begins for El Paso Man Charged in Fatal House Party Shooting

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The jury trial for Angel Avila, accused of a deadly shooting at a house party in El Paso, commenced this week in the 243rd Judicial District Court. The incident, which took place on September 17, 2023, resulted in the deaths of two individuals, 14-year-old Julia Gabrielle Worthington and 19-year-old Eliel Omar Bultron Hernandez. Avila faces capital murder charges, which could lead to life imprisonment or the death penalty. The shooting is reportedly linked to a prior incident at Jardin de Flore Park. The trial is ongoing, with testimonies from law enforcement and witnesses already presented.

Key Details: • Trial began on Tuesday, continuing Wednesday morning. • Shooting occurred on September 17, 2023, at a rental home on Tierra Inca Drive. • Victims included a 14-year-old high school student and a 19-year-old. • Avila has a history of multiple arrests prior to the shooting.

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