The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office has identified the 15-year-old teen accused of gunning down a 44-year-old man Saturday in rural Weslaco.
The sheriff’s office has issued a warrant for the arrest of Mauricio Mata for the murder of David Silva. The sheriff’s office considers Mata to be armed and dangerous.
He is believed to be driving a dark in color SUV and may be accompanied by his juvenile brother, who is a person of interest, the press release stated.
Shortly after midnight on Saturday, sheriff deputies responded to the 2100 block of Esperanza Street in rural Weslaco in reference to a man, later identified as Silva, with gunshot wounds.
Deputies began life-saving measures on arrival, but were not successful.
The sheriff’s office stated this is still an active investigation.
Witnesses or anyone with information are encouraged to contact Investigator Fernando Olivarez at (956) 537-1692 or Sgt. David Molina at (956) 289-0375.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can call crime stoppers at (956) 668-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tipsters can also provide information through the smartphone application P3 TIPS.
