Noe Hernandez-Maldonado, a 43-year-old man from Edinburg, Texas, tragically lost his life on April 11, 2022. He was one of two men who were shot at Los Amigos Bar in rural Edinburg early that morning. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found Hernandez-Maldonado and another man, Gerardo Lopez, both with gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, Hernandez-Maldonado was pronounced dead at the scene, while Lopez was transported to a local hospital.
The investigation into Hernandez-Maldonado's
death revealed that Alexandro Cruz, a 28-year-old man, was involved in the shooting. Cruz was taken into custody and charged with murder and attempted murder. Surveillance video and evidence from the scene linked Cruz to the incident, and he was held in Hidalgo County jail on a $1.5 million bond. The case remains under investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Hidalgo County Crimestoppers.
The loss of Noe Hernandez-Maldonado has deeply affected his family and the community. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to ensure that justice is served for Hernandez-Maldonado and his loved ones.
