ABEL ELIAS ACOSTA

Wanted Fugitive

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

Photograph taken in 2021

Photograph Age-Progressed to 18 years old

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Wanted for

Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Capital Murder of Multiple Persons, Murder

Reward

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Abel Elias Acosta.

Caution

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.

Description

Sex: Male
Race: hispanic
Hair: black
Eyes: brown
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 120 lbs
Age: 18
Date(s) of birth used: November 12, 2007
Place of birth: Garland, Texas
Nationality: American

Field offices

Dallas · TX

Remarks

Acosta has ties to Mexico and may be living there.

Poster files

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Posted Feb 25, 2026 · Updated by the FBI Apr 14, 2026

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