ABEL ELIAS ACOSTA
Also known as: Abel Acosta
Current age (if alive)
18
Gender
male
Nationality
Garland, Texas
Date of case
2/25/2026
Country
United States
Physical Description
Height
160 cm
Weight
54 kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
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Circumstances
Abel Elias Acosta is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of several individuals in Garland, Texas. On December 26, 2021, three juveniles, ages 14, 16, and 17, were shot multiple times and killed in a convenience store, and a fourth was shot and wounded. Acosta was subsequently identified as the alleged shooter. On December 17, 2025, the 304th District Court of Dallas County, Texas, issued an arrest warrant for Acosta after he was charged with Capital Murder of Multiple Persons and Murder. On January 26, 2026, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Acosta in the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Dallas, Texas, after he was charged with Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution. Acosta has ties to Mexico and may be living there.
Reward
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Abel Elias Acosta.
Last updated: 5/27/2026