Ernesto Salinas Jr., a 49-year-old man from Alice, Texas, tragically passed away on February 4, 2020, after being shot in the face during an altercation. The incident occurred on February 3, 2020, in the 1200 block of San Felipe Street in Alice. Salinas was transported to a hospital in Corpus Christi, where he was placed on life support before his family made the difficult decision to take him off life support.
The suspect in the shooting, Victor Trevino Jr., a 46-year-old man from
Alice, was sought by the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Department. Trevino turned himself in to the sheriff's office on the morning of February 4, 2020, and was charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to witnesses, the altercation began over a car parked at the residence, and Trevino allegedly shot Salinas during the dispute.
The investigation revealed that Trevino fled the scene after the shooting but was later apprehended by authorities. The Jim Wells County Sheriff's Department, along with the Texas Rangers, conducted a thorough investigation, including searching for the murder weapon. The weapon was eventually found nearby the murder scene with the help of Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens.
Trevino was booked into the county jail, and his bond was set at $400,000. The case remains an ongoing investigation as authorities continue to gather evidence and conduct interviews to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the shooting.
The tragic death of Ernesto Salinas Jr. has deeply affected the community, and the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Department has expressed condolences to Salinas' family. The investigation continues as law enforcement works to bring justice for Salinas and his loved ones.
