Anthony Maldonado, a 23-year-old Hispanic man from Edinburg, Texas, was shot and killed in an alley near the 3800 block of Sarah Evans Street on December 5, 2021. Police were called after gunshot reports around 2:30 a.m.; Maldonado was found bleeding from his chest, missing his wallet and one shoe.

Investigators say Maldonado had recently moved to the Rio Grande Valley and was involved in selling drugs. Witnesses reported a black sedan speeding away from the scene, and video footage later showed that vehicle at the location. Authorities recovered conversations on Maldonado’s phone about a drug sale with Daniel Miranda Jr., and police identified 19-year-old Miranda as the suspect. Miranda was arrested the next day during a traffic stop in Los Fresnos and charged with capital murder. Miranda’s mother, Monica Acosta, was arrested on charges of hindering his apprehension, tampering with evidence and possession of multiple drugs.

What did neighbors or anyone in the area see that night, and who else might have information about the black sedan?