Man accused of shooting ex-wife appears in court, Billy Delgado is out on bail, trial set for 2025

LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – The trial of the man accused of shooting his ex-wife will take place next year.

On Wednesday, October 30, Billy Delgado appeared in the 111th District Court.

He is accused of shooting Erica Torres, the mother of his child, on June 1. Delgado was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.

Torres survived the attack and is currently hospitalized in San Antonio.

Delgado's trial was scheduled for February 2025; In attendance was Erica's mother, Edith Terrazas, who hopes her daughter gets justice.

“It's a little frustrating because he's traveling and can't be with my daughter. There are many things she cannot do. She can't even be outside with her daughters. It’s just not fair,” Terrazas said.

Delgado has been in the Webb County Jail since June 2024, but was released on bail on Sunday, October 27.

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