Laredo, TX, September 29, 2026 — A Laredo woman who survived being shot five times by her ex-husband is now speaking out, urging other victims of domestic abuse in the community to seek assistance and be aware of potential warning signs. Erica Torres shared her experience as she continues to recover from the June 2024 incident.

Torres has undergone multiple surgeries following the attack. She is now using her personal story as a platform to encourage others, particularly those with children, to find pathways to escape abusive relationships. Her advocacy comes as the community prepares to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The survivor emphasized the importance of recognizing indicators of abuse and the critical need for victims to reach out for support. Details regarding the perpetrator, specific dates of the attack beyond June 2024, or any subsequent legal proceedings were not provided in the summary. The number of surgeries Torres has undergone has been described as “numerous.” The contractor’s name, fine amounts, inspection outcomes, or code violations, if applicable, were not detailed in the provided information.

Torres’s message aims to empower victims by showing that seeking help is a viable and necessary step toward safety. The call to action is particularly poignant as it precedes Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a period dedicated to educating the public and supporting those affected by domestic violence.

Information regarding specific local resources available to domestic abuse victims in Laredo was not included in the trend summary. The timeline of Torres’s recovery or the exact nature of the warning signs she advises others to look for were also not specified.


Story summarized from the original created by Marissa Rodríguez Limón, Kobe Arriaga on www.kgns.tv, see more information here.

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