Houston, Texas, January 19, 2026
In Houston, Angel Adonis Saldivar-James and Oscar Armando Roland Menjevar have been charged with capital murder following the shooting of taco truck operator Yaddua Barraza-Hernandez. The tragic incident occurred on December 4 while the victim was working. Court records show that surveillance footage captured the events leading to the shooting, leading to the suspects facing elevated charges.
Houston: Two Suspects Charged with Capital Murder in Deadly Taco Truck Shooting
Houston, Texas – Two individuals, Angel Adonis Saldivar-James and Oscar Armando Roland Menjevar, have been charged with capital murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a taco truck operator last month. The charges were formalized in new court records filed recently. The victim, 36-year-old Yaddua Barraza-Hernandez, was killed while working at his taco truck in December.
Details of the Incident
The deadly incident occurred on the night of December 4 on West Dyna Drive in Houston. Mr. Barraza-Hernandez was operating his taco truck when the shooting took place.
Investigation and Legal Proceedings
Court records indicate that both Saldivar-James and Menjevar now face capital murder charges. Previously, one of the suspects had faced different charges, which have since been elevated. Surveillance video captured the suspects in the moments leading up to the fatal shooting at the food truck.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has been charged in the deadly taco truck shooting?
- Angel Adonis Saldivar-James and Oscar Armando Roland Menjevar have been charged with capital murder.
- What was the victim’s name?
- The victim was 36-year-old Yaddua Barraza-Hernandez.
- When did the shooting occur?
- The shooting happened on the night of December 4.
- Where did the incident take place?
- The incident took place on West Dyna Drive in Houston, Texas.
- What charges do the suspects face?
- Both suspects, Angel Adonis Saldivar-James and Oscar Armando Roland Menjevar, face capital murder charges.
Key Details of the Incident
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, Texas (West Dyna Drive) |
| Victim | Yaddua Barraza-Hernandez, 36 |
| Suspects Charged | Angel Adonis Saldivar-James and Oscar Armando Roland Menjevar |
| Charges | Capital Murder |
| Date of Incident | Night of December 4 |
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