Drug violence in Mexico affects sister cities
share: digg facebook twitter LAREDO, Texas (AP) — Over the past decade, rising waves of narco violence in Mexico and a dramatic tightening of border security by the United States over fears of terrorism have strangled cooperative relationships between officials of many “sister cities.” In many cases, professional friendships and cross-border ties among city leaders and police and fire …
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Victim in fatal shooting named
share: digg facebook twitter Capt. Cris Andersen said officers in the police department’s Gang Unit, Tactical Response Unit and Violent Crimes Apprehension Team detained the man after chasing tips on the shooter’s name and possible getaway vehicle. Police said the shooter may also face a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the second victim’s injuries in the …
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Man dies hours after motorcycle crash
share: digg facebook twitter A San Antonio man died at an area hospital early Monday, hours after he was injured in a motorcycle crash on the West Side. James Trevino, 27, was pronounced dead around 4 a.m. at University Hospital, according to the Bexar County medical examiner’s office. Trevino was injured around 6:20 p.m. Sunday, when San Antonio police were called to a motorcycle crash at …
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