A neighbor fight in Rio Grande City ended with one man dead and a suspect in custody Saturday morning. The shooting happened just before 11 a.m. and shook the tight-knit community in Starr County.
📍 WHAT HAPPENED
Rio Grande City Police Chief Jose Solis confirmed the killing to ValleyCentral. The suspect, whose name has not yet been released, allegedly fired several rounds during the dispute. The victim, a man, was rushed to a local hospital. He did not survive.
One person is in custody.
What stands out is a detail Chief Solis shared with the public. Police had already received at least one or two calls to that same address before Saturday's shooting. Officers knew something was going on at that location. The situation was already on their radar.
And then it turned deadly.
🔍 WHAT WE DON'T KNOW YET
The investigation is in its early stages. The suspect's name has not been released. The exact details of what set off the fight have not been made public. More information is expected as the case moves forward.
📋 WHO IS LOOKING INTO IT
The Texas Rangers are now at the scene assisting Rio Grande City police. The Rangers step in on serious cases when local departments need extra support. Their presence signals authorities are taking this very seriously.
Chief Solis and the RGC Police Department are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Rio Grande City is the county seat of Starr County. It is a small community where people know their neighbors. Word travels fast here. Grief spreads through families, churches, and schools.
If you have information about this incident, contact the Rio Grande City Police Department.
El Tejano will update this story as more information becomes available.
