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Laredo man charged after firing gun outside home following domestic dispute
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Cano , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A 38-year-old man, Bladimir Gonzalez, was charged with discharge of a firearm.
A domestic dispute led to gunfire outside a home on Oviedo Street. Police responded to the scene after reports of gunfire were made. Upon arrival, officers found multiple spent casings.
The incident occurred just before midnight on Tuesday. Witnesses reported seeing a truck leave the area, which helped police identify a suspect. A 38-year-old man, Bladimir Gonzalez, was charged with discharge of a firearm.
Further details about the incident are available from local authorities. A search of the home yielded a gun and ammunition, and Gonzalez allegedly admitted to opening fire following the dispute.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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