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The victim further stated that they met the suspects who assaulted him and took the marijuana from him.
Turns out the 20-year-old man shot in rural Weslaco on Wednesday afternoon was not selling a puppy.
He has since admitted to investigators that he and his friend were at the location to sell marijuana, according to a news release.
The shooting happened at approximately 3:57 p.m. in the 10300 block of Mile 4 West Road.
“The victim further stated that they met the suspects who assaulted him and took the marijuana from him. The victim heard a gunshot and realized he had been shot,” the release stated. “They drove off and the suspects began to chase them, till he lost control and crashed into a property.”
Investigators have located physical evidence, including surveillance footage of the incident.
The sheriff’s office is asking the public’s help in identifying the suspect vehicles, a blue Honda Accord and a black Lincoln MKZ.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office at (956) 383-8114. Anonymous tipsters can submit information by calling crime stoppers at (956) 668-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the smartphone application P3 TIPS.
