Man shot in rural Weslaco is identified, deputies say

WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An investigation is underway in rural Weslaco after Hidalgo County authorities say a man was shot late last night.

Officials have identified the victim as 44-year-old David Silva.

In a social media post by Sheriff Eddie Guerra, just after midnight deputies responded to the 2100 block of Esperanza Street where they found Silva with several gunshot wounds.

“Deputies began live saving measures which were unsuccessful,” Guerra said in the post. “Witnesses have identified a suspect.”

In an updated post, officials say deputies have obtained an arrest warrant for a 15-year-old male suspect who is currently at large.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office at (956) 383-8114 or Hidalgo Crime Stoppers at (956) 668-TIPS (8477).