Charges upgraded to murder in Alamo case

Posted: 11.23.2009 at 10:44 AM

Suspect Johnny Rodriguez

An Alamo man is now facing murder charges after his brother-in-law died in the hospital.

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office deputies originally arrested Johnny Rodriguez on a criminal attempted murder charge on Friday, November 6th.

Investigators said Rodriguez allegedly shot his brother-in-law Oscar Ovalle in the head during a domestic dispute.

The shooting off El Gato Road and Village Circle south of Alamo.

Investigators said Ovalle was on life support at the McAllen Medical Center but died on Friday, November 20th.

Deputies said both Rodriguez and Ovalle have minor criminal records.

Rodriguez is expected to be arraigned at the Hidalgo County Jail on the new charge at 11 a.m. Monday.

Comments are the sole responsibility of the person posting them; they are not reflective of the views or opinions of Barrington Broadcasting, KGBT 4, its directors or employees. If you believe a comment violates the Barrington Terms of Use, please flag it above.

Popular Stories

Alamo man listed as fugitive for sexually abusing child
Action 4 News Staff | Yesterday at 10:25 AM | 11 comments

Police: Woman's domestic violence injuries were self-inflicted
Action 4 News Staff | Yesterday at 10:56 AM | 11 comments

Woman escapes after enduring two days of gunpoint beatings, rape
Sergio Chapa | Yesterday at 7:34 PM | 18 comments

Follow Valley Central

Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below

submit

Special Features

Fallen Heroes Page

Action 4 News has created a page to honor all of the Rio Grande Valley's 41 fallen heroes in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Action 4 Sunrise

Wake up to Action 4 Sunrise Monday through Friday

Action 4 Listens

Send a news tip or share a concern with Action 4 News

High School Football

High school football season is here.

Find it, click it, use it... your neighborhood business guide.

Latest Headlines

Business owners fear burglars are becoming more violent
Within the past six months, the smoke shop on F Street was burglarized six times.
read more »
Starr County prepares for dam break
Man alleges his right to privacy was violated by newspaper
Woman escapes after enduring two days of gunpoint beatings, rape
Traffic sign posted to keep deaf child safe
Immigrant stash house to be demolished

Latest local news, weather, high school sports in the Rio Grande Valley