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Mail carrier Mary Granados was alone in her US Postal Service truck when she was shot and killed by a gunman who hijacked the white vehicle in West Texas amidst his frenzy of violence Saturday. Granados, 29, was among seven people between the ages of 15 and 57 who were killed. Another 22 were wounded, including three police officers and a toddler.
US Postal Service officials said in a statement Sunday that they were "shocked and saddened" by the events, but were "especially grieving the loss of our postal family member."
The shooting began with a routine where the gunman opened fire, and was shot randomly for more than 10 miles. At some point during the turmoil, the gunman abandoned the car and stole the postal vehicle, killing Granados. Police finally used a marked SUV to the cinergy Movie Theater in Odessa, disabling the vehicle.
On Monday, the City of Odessa released a full list of victims:
Among the killed were Joe Griffith, 40; Mary Granados, 29; Edwin Peregrino, 25; Rodolfo Julio Arco, 57; Kameron Karltess Brown, 30; Raul Garcia, 35; year an unnamed 15-year-old girl. Two police officers were injured: Zachary Owens of the Midland Police Department, James Santana of the Odessa Police Department. Chuck Pryor of the Texas Department of Public Safety was also wounded.
Nathan Hernandez, 18; Marc Gonzales, 38; Timothy Beard, 55; Glenda Dempsy, 62; Marco Corral, 62; Coy Edge, 53; Joseph Glide, 60; Daniel Munoz, 28; Robert Cavasoz, 38; Maria Boado, 27; Efe Obayagbona, 45; Bradley Grimsley, 64; Timothy Hardaway, 54; Quadri Fatai, 41; Jesus Alvidrez, 21; Lilia Diaz, 46; Krystal Lee, 36; and Larry Shores, 34. An unidentified 17-month-old girl and a 9-year-old boy were also injured.
CBS News correspond David Begnaud had more details on Granados:
Granados' sister, an identical twin named Rosie, told Begnuad through tears, "He could have taken the car without having to kill her … He did not have to take my sister."
Here are some stories about some other dead and wounded:
Edwin Peregrino
Peregrino, 25, ran into the yard of his parents' home, Eritizi Peregrino, told The Washington Post. The gunman, who was speeding by the home, opened fire, killing him.
"Eritizi Peregrino, 23, said in an interview. "You're not safe at your own house."
Eritizi Peregrino's husband was also shot. She said he is recovering.
Eritizi Peregrino said his brother was home for the weekend to talk about his new job and his new life in San Antonio.
"You could always count on him for anything," she said. "He would always help my parents and his siblings.
Leilah Hernandez
Leilah, 15, was with her family Saturday as her 18-year-old brother, Nathan, picked up a truck. Nathan and Leilah were shot while walking out of the dealership, her grandmother, Nora Leyva, told the Post.
"I guess he was just looking for someone to kill," she said.
Leyva said Leilah's mother's Leilah's 9-year-old brother under a car. Nathan wrapped his arms around Leilah and was shot in the arm. Another bullet struck Leilah near her collarbone.
"Help me, help me," the girl said as she died, Leyva said.
Leilah, an Odessa High School student, celebrated her quinceañera in May.
"It was like a dream for her," Leyva said.
Odessa High School district, the Ector County Independent School District, did not name Leilah but said one of its students was among those killed.
Joseph Griffith
Griffith was killed while sitting at a traffic light with his wife and two children, his oldest sister, Carla Byrne, told the Post.
"This maniac pulled up next to him and shot him, took away his life, murdered my baby brother, like nothing," Byrne said. "We are so broken."
Byrne said Griffith, 40, worked six days a week to support his family. He is known for his sense of humor and an uncanny ability to impersonate people.
Griffith previously worked as a math teacher. One day before his death, a student told Griffith what an "awesome teacher he was," his sister said.
Daniel Munoz
Munoz, 28, who was wounded, recalled the harrowing details of coming into the path of the gunman.
Munoz was in his way to meet a friend, when he came out on his way to Interstate 20. He would have noticed what he was doing in the future.
"This is my street instincts:" Munoz, who's moved from San Diego about a year ago, told The Associated Press. "Luckily, I got down. … Sure enough, I hear the shots go off.
He's not exactly sure, but it seems one shot hit the engine, another struck the driver's side and a third a rear window. Some shattered glass punctured his left shoulder, leading to a hospital. He said he's physically OK but bewildered by the experience.
"I'm getting shot at the corner and I got shot – I'm getting shot at?" Munoz said. "What's the world coming to? For real? I'm just over here minding my own business, getting my own gas."
Anderson Davis
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said 17-month-old Anderson is recovering but she tackled Monday to remove shrapnel from her right chest. She also suffered injuries to her face. Abbott says her mother, Kelby Davis, texted: "Her mouth is pretty bad, but it's just that, it's just that we're just … Just lips, teeth and tongue. God for healing and continued prayers. "
Kelby Davis shared an image of the toddler recovering from her injuries.
Kelby Davis
A joint statement issued by the Davis family to the respondent, hospital staff and "strangers who offered to help us on the street."
Abbott says the girl's mother texted: "Toddlers are funny because they can get shot but still want to run around and play."
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