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• Solar panel owned by Weslaco resident damaged by stray bullet Play Video

  January 10, 2026 6:46 PM

  A Weslaco resident is pleading for people to report celebratory gunfire after a stray bullet damaged his home. A bullet hit solar panels on his property, costing him hundreds of dollars. "Why does it keep happening? And I know the police can't catch these people because you almost... more »

• Mission family speaks out after stray bullet enters child's bedroom Play Video

  November 3, 2025 2:56 PM

  The dangers of celebratory gunfire usually increase in cases during the holidays. One Mission family is speaking out after they say a stray bullet recently pierced their home, landing just a few feet away from their child's bed. Law enforcement is reminding everyone that shooting recklessly within city... more »

• Man arrested in Rio Grande City road rage shooting identified Play Video

  June 25, 2025 1:56 PM

  The man who was arrested in a road rage shooting in Rio Grande City has been identified. Police said 31-year-old Edgar Peña was driving recklessly while two children were inside the vehicle and fired a gun in the air near 2nd Street Tuesday afternoon. RELATED STORY: Man in... more »

• Bullet Still Lodged in Cameron Co. Toddler’s Back amid Recovery, Removal Scheduled Play Video

  January 2, 2020 6:39 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A 2-year-old hit by a stray bullet on New Year’s is now recovering at home. The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office says it happened about 10 minutes into the New Year. The bullet hit the toddler in the back while he was playing on his front porch. ... more »

• Cameron County Child Injured after Being Hit by Stray Bullet Play Video

  January 1, 2020 5:04 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A child was injured by a stray bullet in Cameron County. Details are limited. It happened during New Year’s celebratory gunfire, according to the Brownsville Fire Department’s assistant chief, Cesar Pedraza. A 2-year-old was hit in the back by a bullet and the parents transported the... more »

• Shooting Victim Warns Against Firing Weapons Up In the Air Play Video

  December 31, 2019 5:52 PM

  WESLACO – Law enforcement is warning to think twice before including gunfire in your New Year's Eve celebrations. State Representative Armando Martinez was hit in the head by a bullet during celebratory gunfire three years ago. On January 1, 2017, Martinez was hit by a stray bullet and... more »

• Edinburg Police Department’s Firing Range Permanently Closed following Shooting Incident Play Video

  November 25, 2019 6:04 PM

  EDINBURG – Following a shooting in Edinburg tied to the police department’s firing range, the police chief announced the closure of the facility. Chief Cesar Torres revealed the range is shutdown permanently. On Friday, a family who lives in a nearby neighborhood told CHANNEL 5 NEWS one of... more »

• Several Arrests Made in Cameron Co. for Celebratory Gunfire Play Video

  January 2, 2019 10:48 AM

  BROWNSVILLE – Several people are facing charges accused of taking part in celebratory gunfire. At least seven people were arrested by several different agencies during New Year celebrations in Cameron County. Stray bullets led to damage and close-calls at several places. Watch the news clip above for... more »

• Stray Bullet Pierces Roof of San Juan Home Play Video

  January 2, 2017 6:20 PM

  SAN JUAN – A stray bullet pierced the ceiling of a home above the spot where a 3-month-old baby sleeps in Hidalgo County. The San Juan family wasn’t home when the bullet went through their roof. They said they were out celebrating New Year’s Eve with other family members. The... more »