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Murder suspect caught at Laredo border; accused of killing 2 in Nashville gun deal
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Alex Cano , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The individual, Edgar Beltran Jr, was 20 years old and had an active murder warrant from Nashville. A murder suspect was apprehended at the Laredo port of entry on July 7.
A murder suspect was apprehended at the Laredo port of entry on July 7. The individual, Edgar Beltran Jr, was 20 years old and had an active murder warrant from Nashville. He was taken into custody before crossing into Mexico.
The warrant stems from a shooting in Nashville that occurred on May 17, involving a gun deal behind a gas station. Beltran is currently being held at the Webb County Jail, and Nashville police plan to return him to Nashville to face charges. Further information on this case can be found through news outlets.
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Category: safety Published: July 13, 2026 Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News Reading time: 1 min
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