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Suspect charged in connection with deadly Hidalgo County shooting

Suspect charged in connection with deadly Hidalgo County shooting
1 day 6 hours 1 minute ago Saturday, January 03 2026 Jan 3, 2026 January 03, 2026 2:29 PM January 03, 2026 in News - Local

The man accused in a deadly shooting in Hargill was arraigned and charged on Saturday.

Jose Ascencion Lopez Jr., 23, was charged with murder and his bond was set at $1.5 million. He is accused of killing 41-year-old David Adam Garza.

As previously reported, Hidalgo County Sheriff's deputies and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers initially responded to a vehicle crash on Thursday.

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Upon arrival, they found Garza in a white Tundra truck, suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigators said Garza was involved in an altercation a few blocks away and as he was leaving, Lopez fired multiple shots towards the vehicle, striking him.

A handgun was recovered at the scene containing the same brand and caliber of ammunition, according to a news release. The investigation remains ongoing.

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