Pedro Lopez Morales was 38 when he was found dead near a frontage road in Donna, Texas, on December 5, 2016. Authorities determined he had been shot, and investigators treated the death as a homicide.

Donna police identified and arrested a suspect shortly after the discovery; charges were filed and the case proceeded through multiple court appearances and hearings. Investigators collected witness statements, forensic evidence and other materials used in building the prosecution’s case.

The death drew significant attention in Donna and the surrounding region and prompted public discussion about community safety. If anyone remembers seeing Pedro that day or has information about the shooting, please share what is known with the Donna police department.