Assistant Principal Shot Dead by Husband

0:00It's April 21st. This is Dallas News today, AI-powered stories from your city. Lindsay Velasquez, the 42-year-old assistant principal at Luela Merritt Elementary in Fort Worth, got fatally shot at her home in Benbrook, Texas on Friday, April 17th. Her 39-year-old husband, Alberto Alexander Velasquez, faces a manslaughter charge after calling it an accident. She died from a gunshot wound to the head at a local hospital. Turns out, the couple lived together on Sproul's Drive, and Alberto also works for Fort Worth independent school district as a certified social studies. Teacher for grade 7-12. Right now, his certification is under review by the Texas Education Agency. She's remembered as a devoted mom to her three daughters, and the community is reeling from the loss. Neighbors noted the family had only been there a little over a year, with kids often around the house. The school district is providing counselors for students and staff. Alberto was arrested, but released on bond Tuesday morning.

1:02His defense attorney isn't commenting yet. This tragedy hits hard, leaving those three girls without their mom and the school without a key leader. Thoughts with everyone touched by it as they navigate what's next.