Murder trial set for 2 men indicted in 2024 Laredo shooting death

Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Alex Cano, KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Jury selection is scheduled for Nov. 16 in the 111th District Court for two men indicted in connection with the 2024 shooting death of Laredo man Joaquin Gonzalez Devalles . Jose Orlando Turrubiates and Roberto Alfonso Solis are each indicted on charges of murder and engagin...

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The upcoming trial of Jose Orlando Turrubiates and Roberto Alfonso Solis will be closely watched by the Laredo community, particularly those living in the area where the shooting occurred. The 6500 block of Springfield, where Joaquin Gonzalez Devalles was shot, is a residential neighborhood that has seen its share of crime in recent years. The fact that three others were also arrested in connection with the case suggests a potentially complex web of involvement. As the trial approaches, residents will be looking for answers about the circumstances surrounding Gonzalez Devalles' death and the alleged roles of Turrubiates and Solis. The indictment on charges of engaging in organized criminal activity also raises questions about the presence of organized crime in Laredo and the effectiveness of law enforcement efforts to combat it. The outcome of this trial will have significant implications for the community's perception of public safety in the city.

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Category: government · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News · Reading time: 1 min

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Murder trial set for 2 men indicted in 2024 Laredo shooting death

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