ALTON, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds.

Deputies responded to the 1800 Blk of Chicago St in rural Alton just before midnight on Thursday in reference to a possible drive-by shooting.

At the location, deputies found a man on the side of the road with multiple gunshot wounds, said a release.

Officials performed CPR on the victim but he was declared dead. He has been identified as Jesus Saenz, 34. Investigators believe the shooting is drug-related.

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Jesus Saenz, 34, was identified as the victim in the shooting (photo: Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office)

HCSO is continuing to investigate this case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office at 956-383-8114.

This story will be updated as more details are released.