Lauren Landavazo, age 13

Lost to gun violence on September 2, 2016 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Lauren was killed and another girl was injured by a 20-year-old man who had mental health issues.

Photo sources:

• Sep 6: Blood drive in honor of Lauren Landavazo
• Contributed photo
• Contributed photo
• New York Daily News: Texas 20-year-old angry that he was single said that devil helped him plan teen's killing

News sources:

• 106.3 The Buzz: Parents of Lauren Landavazo Write Letter of Thanks to Wichita Falls Residents
• Lott says shooting was not "senseless" but planned and thought out
• Father of man accused of Friday's deadly shooting speaks out
• Brownsville Herald: Texas man accused of shooting 2 teenage girls, killing 1
• UPDATE: WFPD have Kingston Dr. shooting suspect in custody
• UPDATE: Shooting victims identified
• Gun Violence Archive

Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Wichita Falls, TX - February 22, 2024
• Wichita Falls, TX - November 21, 2023
• Wichita Falls, TX - July 4, 2023
• Wichita Falls, TX - June 18, 2023
• Wichita Falls, TX - June 13, 2023