By Sonya Timpone

The Cuero Record

Caleb Rosales, 24, of Lubbock is in critical but stable condition after being shot in the head following an argument Saturday night just outside of Yoakum on Hickey Road. DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received the call on Saturday, March 7 around 11:15 p.m. of shots fired.

The argument began over child visitation between Rosales and Bryan Bustillos, 26, of Lubbock. The two have had an on-going conflict, according to DeWitt County Sheriff Carl Bowen.

Rosales’ mom heard the the two arguing outside of her residence and walked out, getting in between them. Bustillos pulled a 9mm and shot over Rosales’ mother, hitting Rosales in the head. The bullet entered near the outside of his eye and exited behind his ear.

“Rosales fell to the ground where Bustillos began physically assaulting him. Rosales was transported by Yoakum EMS to Yoakum Hospital and Airlifted from there to St. David’s in Austin, said Bowen.”

“Bustillos was arrested at the scene and is being charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury. More charges may be pending,” continued Bowen. Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office, DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office, Yoakum Police Department and Yoakum EMS responded to the scene.