Pharr man hospitalized after being struck by stray bullet on New Year’s Day
A Pharr man was hospitalized early Monday morning after he was hit by a stray bullet, according to a city spokesperson.
The unidentified man was struck by the bullet in south Pharr at around 12:15 a.m. on New Year’s Day, according to city spokesman Michael Martinez.
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The man hospitalized with minor injuries, Martinez added.
Monday’s shooting marks the second report of an individual struck by celebratory gunfire during the New Year’s holiday.
A woman was hit by a 9mm projectile while underneath a carport at the 4200 block of north Salinas Street in Edinburg, according to a news release.
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A total of 10 celebratory gunfire incidents have been reported across the Rio Grande Valley.
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