Salvador Sanchez, a 22-year-old Hispanic man, was found dead on May 3, 2021, in Edinburg, Texas. Deputies from the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunshots at about 10:21 p.m. in the 12000 block of Avenida Dulce. Blood was observed on a vehicle parked on the roadway, and Sanchez’s body was later located in the trunk of that car. He had suffered a gunshot wound; authorities did not disclose the exact location of the wound.

Investigators identified 20-year-old Gerardo Gonzalez as the primary suspect. Gonzalez was arrested in Brownsville and charged with first-degree murder; the arrest was made without incident by Sheriff’s Investigators working with U.S. Marshals. Gonzalez appeared before Justice of the Peace Jason Peña and was given a $2 million bond. The news release did not describe the nature of the altercation that led to the shooting.

The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is ongoing and is seeking additional witnesses or information. Anyone who knew Salvador or has information about the case is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office or the District Attorney’s Office.