A 23-year-old woman, Alexys Pinto, who allegedly shot her boyfriend multiple times in a secluded field in Houston, Texas, has been released on bail, causing her former partner to fear for his safety. Pinto is accused of tricking her boyfriend into going to a remote location on Houston’s South Side under the pretense of watching the sunset on September 5, only to open fire on him.
Elvis Muñoz, the victim, recounted the terrifying incident, stating that he was shot in both hands, the stomach, and chest. Pinto, who was charged with aggravated assault on a family member, was initially held in Harris County Jail with bail set at $75,000.
However, two months after her arrest, a Houston court reduced her bail to $10,000. Pinto was able to pay the amount and was released from jail on November 15, according to court documents. This unexpected release has led Muñoz to criticize the court system for allowing his ex-girlfriend to walk free only months after she allegedly attempted to murder him.
Muñoz, who was a mechanic prior to the shooting, now has limited mobility in his hands due to the injuries he sustained. He expressed his disbelief and disappointment, stating that he had loved and cared for Pinto for three years, only for her to repay him with bullets.
Ana Fernandez, Muñoz’s sister, also expressed her frustration with the legal system, stating that Pinto was released because she was found to have a mental illness or intellectual disability. This diagnosis was confirmed by a form signed by Harris County Hearing Judge Sharon Chu on September 21.
The incident reportedly began on September 5, when Pinto became irritated after a client dropped off a car for Muñoz to repair. The situation escalated, leading to Pinto allegedly shooting Muñoz multiple times in a field near State Highway 288 and Airport Boulevard.
Muñoz managed to survive the shooting but required several surgeries. He recalled Pinto apologizing for not shooting him in the right places and expressing that his death was supposed to be quick. When Pinto ran out of bullets, Muñoz persuaded her to help him, and she drove him to a gas station where an ambulance met them.
Muñoz was taken to a hospital where he underwent several surgeries, including one to remove a bullet from his chest on the day Pinto was released from jail. As part of her bail conditions, Pinto is not allowed to be near Muñoz or his family and is required to wear an ankle monitor.