Security officer kills two persons at illegal gambling establishment
Hidalgo County TX Nov 26 2017
Two aggravated robbery suspects were shot and killed by a security officer at an illegal gambling establishment in rural Edinburg early Saturday morning, Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra said.
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office received a call at about 2:35 a.m. in regards to shots fired at 1328 South Alamo Road.
Deputies say when they responded, though, people at the illegal gambling establishment had already fled the scene and deputies found two deceased persons.
Deputies believe that three suspects intended to rob the establishment but other details about the shooting weren’t immediately made available.
The deceased suspects were described as two Hispanic males. Deputies say the men will be identified pending notification of next of kin.
The security officer–who has not been identified– is certified, according to Guerra.
Investigators continue to search for a third suspect who fled the scene on foot, Guerra said.
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office asks anyone with information about the ongoing investigation to call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 956-668-8477.
