Ryan Michael Serna, a 22-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity from Donna, Texas, tragically passed away on October 6, 2022, at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, Texas. He had been shot four days earlier, on October 2, 2022, during a disturbance outside a bar in downtown McAllen. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at the 1600 block of Beaumont Street.
Serna was taken to a local hospital for emergency medical care but succumbed to his injuries four days later.
The shooting was part of a larger altercation that began outside the No Manches Wuey bar located at 211 S. 17th Street. According to police investigations, several suspects were involved in the shooting. Joel Gonzalez Jr., 19, Alejandro Gomez, 18, and Viviana Gomez, 22, were among those arrested and charged with first-degree murder and engaging in organized criminal activity. Additional suspects, including Naila Reyes, 28, Humberto Ojeda Jr., 22, Bryan Vasquez, 24, and Avan Ruben Mendoza, 17, were also indicted on murder charges.
The investigation revealed that the suspects had planned the shooting and followed Serna from the bar to the location where the shooting occurred. Surveillance footage and witness statements played a crucial role in identifying and charging the individuals involved. The case remains under investigation, with ongoing legal proceedings for the suspects involved.
Serna's death has deeply affected his family and community, leaving behind a grieving family and numerous friends who remember him fondly. The legal process continues as authorities work to bring justice for Ryan Michael Serna and his loved ones.
