LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - After several days in a San Antonio hospital, a man who was reportedly shot in the head passed away as a result of his injuries.

On Friday, May 17, Laredo Police confirmed the death of Joaquin Gonzalez Devalles, will proceed as a murder investigation.

As part of the investigation, Laredo Police have arrested several people in connection with the case.

Jose Turribiates, 33, Roberto Solis, 30, Yvonne Azeneth Garcia, 31, Zelina Renea Solis, 34, and Christian Salinas, 28 were arrested and charged with murder and engaging in organized criminal activity.

This case stems from a shooting reported on May 5 near the 6500 block of Springfield.

Devalle was shot in the head and was taken to a San Antonio hospital where he passed away on Tuesday, May 14.

Laredo Police say this is the city’s second murder of 2024.

WASHINGTON D.C. (CNN) - Congressman Henry Cuellar said that he is not going to resign despite some very serious allegations being made against him.

Cuellar and his wife Imelda have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly taking $600,000 in bribes from 2014 to 2021.

Since the indictment, staff members for the Democratic Congressman have been leaving in drones.

Cuellar has said that he and his wife are innocent of the allegations and he vowed to continue his bid for reelection in November.

CNN’s Manu Raju caught up with the 68-year-old Congressmember in Washington D.C. to ask him about the allegations and if he plans to resign from office.

“Three of your people, ties to, just pleaded guilty in this bribery case against you. What’s your reaction to that?” Raju asked.

“We’re not afraid of the truth,” Cuellar responded.

Raju then asked Cuellar to clarify what he meant by his statement.

“Two of them were your ones, a consultant and a campaign chairman who said they’re funneling bribes to you,” Raju asked.

Cuellar repeated his statement, “We’re not afraid of the truth.”

Raju went on to ask Cuellar about the $600,000 in payments and how those funds ended up in his bank account.

Cuellar then responded that the information was not correct.

Raju asked Cuellar once again if he would resign to which Cuellar replied, “No”.

Cuellar and his wife are both facing several charges connected to a bribery scheme involving Azerbaijan and a Mexican Bank.

EL PASO, Tx. (KGNS) - A Texas appeals court denies a new trial for the former Border Patrol agent convicted of killing four Laredo women in 2018.

Juan David Ortiz was sentenced to life in December 2022 after a two-week trial in San Antonio, Texas.

Ortiz appealed his conviction and requested a motion to suppress his confession and the search of his truck.

According to the appeals court, they concluded there was “No error in the judgement” initially done in 2022 when Ortiz was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

The judgement was made on May 15 at the Eighth Court of Appeals in El Paso, Texas.

The former Border Patrol agent was convicted of murdering four women; Melissa Ramirez, Claudia Anne Luera, Griselda Cantu, and Jannelle Ortiz in Laredo, Texas.

On Monday, December 19, 2022, it was announced that Juan David Ortiz left the Webb County Jail and was transferred to a state penitentiary a couple of miles south of Brazoria County.

LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - A binational meeting was held with representatives from both sides of the border.

On Wednesday, May 15, City of Laredo officials along with state and federal officials from U.S. met with members from the Mexican Consulate, Tamaulipas, and Nuevo León.

Officials held roundtable discussion to discuss short term and long-term goals surrounding the challenges with the water supply, as well as plans for infrastructure and environmental projects.

Officials say more information on specific plans of action will soon be released to the public.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man involved in an alleged aggravated assault case is arrested following a volatile situation with police.

Laredo Police identified the suspect as Bryan Silva, 35, and charged him with aggravated assault.

The incident was reported at around noon Wednesday, May 15 at the 5300 block of Springfield Avenue.

Authorities arrived at the scene and came across Silva who was reportedly armed with a knife.

While officers were taking Silva into custody, Silva allegedly made threatening motions at the officer and exited the police vehicle.

Silva allegedly attempted to run away from the police, which is when officers used a stun gun and arrested him.

No injuries were reported.

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - Officials are investigating a fire that damaged a former restaurant building Tuesday night.

On May 14, 2024, at around 10 p.m. the Laredo Department was called out to a fire at the old Pelican’s Wharf building located on Chicago Street and San Dario.

Video shows the building covered in flames while several firefighters worked to put the fires out.

During the fire, Laredo Police had to block off traffic near the I-35 Frontage Road to allow fire crews to battle the flames.

Officials say the building was abandoned during the time of the fire.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - A head-on collision is reported at a busy intersection in north Laredo.

The crash was reported by Laredo Police on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at around 1:40 p.m.

Laredo Police say two vehicles collided near McPherson and Country Club Boulevard.

According to the Laredo Fire Department, a 32-year-old man was injured with cuts to his face and head and possibly unconscious.

He was transported to the hospital in critical condition; meanwhile, the other person in the jeep refused treatment.

Officers have closed off the northbound lanes on McPherson and west on Country Club.

Drivers are being advised to expect potential delays.