Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Edgar Barrera death by force case profile photo

Edgar Barrera

Case from Brownsville, TX dated Aug 04, 2021

Victim Details

Edgar Barrera

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Brownsville

TX

2021-08-04

33

Edgar

Barrera

07/06/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Edgar Barrera, a 33-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically killed on August 4, 2021, in Brownsville, Texas. Barrera was found with a gunshot wound inside a white vehicle that had collided with two other vehicles outside a small apartment complex on the 5400 block of Boca Chica Boulevard. Investigators believe that Barrera was driving the vehicle when he was shot. A number of shell casings were found at the scene, but it was unclear how many times he had been shot.

Following the incident, ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Edgar Barrera, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (9)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • MyRGV.com: Brownsville police ID shooting victim
  • MyRGV.com: Brownsville police investigate death in city’s east side
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 7 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    Does anyone else find it disturbing how frequently organized crime seems to be involved in cases lik... ...Read More
    02/15/2025
    It's been a difficult journey following the events surrounding Edgar Barrera's tragic death. I can't... ...Read More
    12/01/2024
    Did anyone else find it concerning how quickly Hector Hugo Lopez took a plea deal? It just makes me ... ...Read More
    11/26/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Edgar Barrera

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Brownsville, Texas

    Angel Guerra death by force case in Brownsville, TX

    Angel Guerra

    Death: Jan 30, 2026
    In the quiet neighborhood of Brownsville, Texas, the life of 15-year-old Angel Guerra was tragically l ...Read More
    Ardo Rivera death by force case in Brownsville, TX

    Ardo Rivera

    Death: May 18, 2024
    On May 18, 2024, at approximately 2:29 a.m., Brownsville police responded to a shooting in the 100 b ...Read More
    Ruben Michael Garcia death by force case in Brownsville, TX

    Ruben Michael Garcia

    Death: Nov 02, 2022
    Ruben Michael Garcia, a 27-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity from Brownsville, Texas, tragically p ...Read More
    William Pierce death by force case in Brownsville, TX

    William Pierce

    Death: Sep 19, 2014
    William Pierce, a 4-year-old boy from Brownsville, Texas, tragically lost his life on September 19, , ...Read More
    Jose Santiago Sanchez death by force case in Brownsville, TX

    Jose Santiago Sanchez

    Death: Jan 27, 2024
    On January 27, 2024, 24-year-old Jose Santiago Sanchez and 26-year-old Eduardo Sebastian Alamillo Ma M ...Read More
    Alfredo Zapata death by force case in Brownsville, TX

    Alfredo Zapata

    Death: Sep 20, 2023
    On the evening of September 20, 2023, in Brownsville, Texas, 51-year-old Alfredo Zapata was fatally y ...Read More