The McAllen Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a deadly stabbing of a homeless man, the department announced on Tuesday.

Keith Vladimir Garcia was arrested in connection with the July 2022 stabbing death of George Chavez. He faces a charge of murder and is currently awaiting arraignment, according to a news release.

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Chavez was assaulted in the 2200 block of Datepalm Avenue and appeared to have stab wounds, according to a news release.

Police said Chavez was a homeless man.

Garcia was seen in the 12500 block of North Rooth Road in McAllen. Police served an arrest warrant for Garcia on Monday. Police did not release details of his arrest. 

Garcia remains in custody.