Man Arrested For Killing His Wife's Lover: The Omar Rene Aguila Case

A shocking crime of passion has unfolded involving 69-year-old Omar Rene Aguila, who was apprehended after fatally shooting his wife’s six-year lover. The incident highlights a troubling escalation of emotions, emphasizing that resorting to violence is never justifiable. Arrest records indicate that Aguila faces charges of second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. During his arraignment, Aguila’s attorney maintained that the shooting was an act of self-defense, claiming Aguila perceived the victim reaching for something that implied imminent danger. Nevertheless, the judge denied his request for bail.The shooting transpired on July 12 at a shopping center located on Northwest 27th Avenue. When authorities arrived, they discovered the victim in a vehicle, suffering multiple gunshot wounds; he later succumbed to his injuries at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Investigators linked the affair, which started in 2019, to Aguila and revealed tense confrontations leading up to the tragic event, captured in surveillance footage.