Mia Molina, the 24-year-old winner of Top Model USA 2022, was fatally shot near a police station in El Paso, Texas, on September 24, 2025. Another woman, Victoria Withman, also lost her life in the incident, which involved two vehicles.
According to the El Paso Police Department (EPPD), El Paso Fashion Week organisers confirmed Molina’s death in a heartfelt post. “It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Mia Molina,” they wrote. “We are deeply saddened and ask for prayers for her family. An investigation is ongoing, and we request respect during this difficult time.”
UPDATE: Police identified the suspect in connection with the deadly shooting in central El Paso on Wednesday afternoon, where 3 people died and 1 person was injured. Mia Molina, Victoria Whitman and the the alleged shooter Uriel Ontiveros died as a result. https://t.co/B6EEmxMTSx pic.twitter.com/U3ZM3UvylK
— KFOX14 News (@KFOX14) September 25, 2025EPPD spokesman Adrian Cisneros reported that two men and two women were injured in the shooting, which claimed Molina and Withman’s lives. The Crimes Against Persons unit is investigating but has not made arrests or disclosed a motive. The incident occurred in a busy area near the police station.
Molina’s death shocked the fashion and modelling community. As the first winner of Top Model USA, she inspired many. The tragedy, reported widely, underscores rising concerns about gun violence, with over 400 mass shootings in the US in 2025 (Gun Violence Archive).
The loss of Mia Molina highlights the devastating impact of gun violence. Her achievements as a model and the ongoing investigation keep the story in focus, urging community action and awareness. Mia Molina’s tragic death in the El Paso shooting leaves a void in the modelling world. As police investigate, her legacy endures.
