Jonathan Albert Trancoso, 19, was found fatally shot near the Arroyo Hike and Bike Trail close to McKelvey Park in Harlingen on the evening of February 27, 2024, at about 10:30 p.m. Harlingen police discovered his body after reports of gunfire.

Authorities arrested 20-year-old Harlingen resident Cameron Carlos Molina in connection with Trancoso’s death. Molina was charged with first-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and possession of marijuana; bonds were set at $1 million for the murder charge, $8,000 for tampering, and $1,500 for marijuana possession. Trancoso was a 2022 graduate of Harlingen High School and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He is survived by his daughter, parents, two brothers, and grandparents. Funeral services were held March 8, 2024, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas.

The Harlingen Police Department continues to investigate and asks anyone with information to call (956) 216-5401 or Harlingen Area Crime Stoppers at (956) 425-8477.

Does anyone in the area have information about that night or Trancoso’s movements leading up to the shooting?