Twenty-two-year-old Omar Soto-Chivara was said to be previously known by Levelland Police Chief Albert Garcia during a press conference Thursday evening when talking about the events of the day.
Well, we now know why. Soto-Chivara was arrested twice last month in Hockley County, and was out on bail during Thursday s deadly shooting and standoff in Levelland.
Soto-Chivara was arrested on June 25, 2021 on a charge of Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. He was released four days later after posting a $2,500 bond.
Then, later that day on June 29, 2021, Soto-Chivara was arrested again. Booked this time on five charges. The new charges were: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Continuous Violence Against The Family, Resisting Arrest- Search or Transport, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence, and Assault Against Family or House Member Impeding Breath or Circulation (chocking or smothering someone).
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