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Warrant issued for man in Odessa hotel shooting

A shooting occurred at the MCM Grande Hotel in Odessa on Saturday night. Detectives issued a warrant for 20-year-old Santiago Valencia for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he shot a victim once in the face during an argument in a stairwell.

Where
Odessa, Ector County
When
Nov. 8, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Ector

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Santiago ValenciaSubject of warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
  • Odessa policeInvestigated the shooting

The facts

  • Officers responded to a shots-fired call at MCM Grande Hotel at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday.1
  • The shooting was isolated between two people and the suspect fled the scene.1
  • During an argument in a stairwell, Valencia produced a gun and pointed it at the victim.1
  • After a brief struggle over the gun, Valencia shot the victim once in the face.1
  • The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.1
  • Detectives issued a warrant for Valencia for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.1

Who said what

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  • Odessa police Valencia is considered armed and dangerous.1

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  • Warrant issued for man in MCM Grande Hotel shooting in Odessa

    CBS7

  • Warrant issued for man in MCM Grande Hotel shooting in Odessa, Texas

    cedarnews.net

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  1. Warrant issued for man in MCM Grande Hotel shooting in Odessa CBS7 Not rated, November 8, 2026
  2. Warrant issued for man in MCM Grande Hotel shooting in Odessa, Texas cedarnews.net Not rated, November 8, 2026

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