Man accused of killing father and injuring brother remains at large

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - Police are searching for the man accused of shooting and killing his father and injuring his brother.

Laredo Police say 28-year-old Gilbert Jerry Mendez is wanted for murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The incident happened on Saturday, Oct. 30th at around 5:20 p.m. when officers received a call regarding a shooting at the 200 block of E. Olive.

When officers arrived, they found 62-year-old Samuel Mendez Sr. and 37-year-old Samuel Mendez Jr. with gunshot wounds.

Mendez Senior was pronounced dead at the scene; meanwhile, Mendez Junior was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

Authorities are continuing to search for Gilbert Jerry Mendez.

He is considered to be armed and dangerous. If you see him do not engage; however, you are advised to call police at 956-795-2800 or Crime Stopper at 727-TIPS.

All calls will remain anonymous and you may qualify for a reward for any information that leads to an arrest.

Police are searching for the man accused of shooting and killing his father and injuring his brother.

Laredo Police say 28-year-old Gilbert Jerry Mendez is wanted for murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The incident happened on Saturday, Oct. 30th at around 5:20 p.m. when officers received a call regarding a shooting at the 200 block of E. Olive.

When officers arrived, they found 62-year-old Samuel Mendez Sr. and 37-year-old Samuel Mendez Jr. with gunshot wounds.

Mendez Senior was pronounced dead at the scene; meanwhile, Mendez Junior was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

Authorities are continuing to search for Gilbert Jerry Mendez.

He is considered to be armed and dangerous. If you see him do not engage; however, you are advised to call police at 956-795-2800 or Crime Stopper at 727-TIPS.

All calls will remain anonymous and you may qualify for a reward for any information that leads to an arrest.

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another person injured.

The incident happened on Saturday afternoon at the 200 block of East Olive at around 5:20 p.m.

Laredo Police found one man dead at the scene and another critically injured.

Officers did confirm that both victims were shot and they believe the situation was the end result of a domestic disturbance.

So far, no arrests have been made and the Laredo Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit is handling the investigation.

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