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Suspect to be arraigned in connection with brother's fatal stabbing in Mercedes

Suspect to be arraigned in connection with brother's fatal stabbing in Mercedes
1 hour 40 minutes 54 seconds ago Friday, February 20 2026 Feb 20, 2026 February 20, 2026 11:06 AM February 20, 2026 in News - Local
Nestor Eduardo Flores (Mugshot courtesy of Hidalgo County Jail Records)

The man accused of fatally stabbing his brother in rural Mercedes will face a judge on Friday.

Nestor Eduardo Flores, 29, was arrested on Wednesday at his home.

As previously reported, the stabbing occurred in the 3500 block of Mile 13 North. Deputies with the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office were advised that 43-year-old Jose Gabriel Flores had been stabbed by his brother Nestor.

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Nestor will be arraigned at the Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center on a murder charge at around 1 p.m.

Check back for further updates after the arraignment.

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