Court records identify suspect in San Benito shooting involving U.S. Marshals
Court records have identified the suspect involved in a shooting with the U.S. Marshals in San Benito.
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On Oct. 31, U.S. Marshals were executing an arrest warrant at a residence for Carlos Abrego Jr. He was wanted by the Cameron County Sheriff's Office for burglary of habitation, according to records.
Officers entered the residence and found Abrego inside a bedroom.
Court records say Abrego had a gun between his knees, and the barrel of the gun was pointing at officers. Shots were fired and Abrego was struck multiple times.
Abrego was transported to a local hospital. His condition is unknown.
San Benito police assisted with securing the perimeter around the residence, but were not involved in the shooting.