On November 16, 2021, at approximately 1711 hours, the victim, 40-year-old Lester Robert Bland, succumbed to his injuries sustained during the altercation. It occurred in the parking lot of Frisky Brewing, 7050 Tres Hermanas, early Tuesday morning. The victim's next of kin has been notified.
The charge against 33-year-old Jose Bernabe Ballardo will be upgraded to Murder.
Anyone with information or who witnessed this incident is encouraged to call the Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS, if you wish to remain anonymous.
