Jaxmany Jazan Montes, a 29-year-old Hispanic man from McAllen, Texas, tragically lost his life on April 17, 2016, during a shooting at the Jaguars strip club in Edinburg, Texas. The incident occurred around 4:40 a.m. when several men started fighting inside the club. Security ejected the men, but two returned with a gun and began shooting, resulting in Montes' death and injuries to six other men.
Following the shooting, Edinburg police arrested 29-year-old Genaro Maldonado, also from
McAllen, and charged him with murder. Maldonado was taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at his residence, where several firearms were seized. Investigators also issued an arrest warrant for a 29-year-old man from Mexico in connection with Montes' death. Maldonado remained in Hidalgo County jail on a $1 million bond.
The Montes family, devastated by the loss, expressed their grief and desire for peace. Jaxmany Montes was remembered as a loving husband, father, and dedicated worker at the RGV Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic in McAllen. His family and friends continue to mourn his loss and seek justice for his untimely death.
The investigation into the shooting and the search for additional suspects continued, with authorities working diligently to bring those responsible to justice. The Montes family, while grieving, emphasized their desire to avoid hatred and let the law handle the situation.
