How Many Times Was Selena Shot
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was shot once on March 31, 1995. The single bullet entered her upper back and exited her shoulder, severing a major artery and causing rapid blood loss.
Details of the Shooting Incident
The shooting occurred at the Days Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas, after Selena confronted Yolanda Saldívar over missing financial records. Saldívar shot Selena during the encounter, and Selena fled to the lobby for help.
Aftermath and Investigation
Selena was pronounced dead at a local hospital shortly after arriving. The case was widely covered by news outlets, and details are documented by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the FBI. For a timeline of the investigation, see FBI Famous Cases.
