Arturo Gomez, a 34-year-old Hispanic man, was shot and killed in Garceno, the area between Roma and Rio Grande City, Texas, on February 13, 2020. Deputies responded about 3:00 a.m. after a call reporting shots fired; witnesses reported multiple cars leaving the scene at high speed. Gomez was found in a grey pickup truck and was being taken to the hospital but died before reaching medical care.

The Starr County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation and detained a person of interest, but no further details about arrests or charges have been released. The community was reported to be in shock after the fatal shooting, and authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone saw vehicles leaving the Garceno area that night or has information about the shooting, please come forward to the Sheriff’s Office.