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McAllen Masonic lodge member’s murder filmed, posted to social media by suspect
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Xavier Alvarez , as published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident is reported to have been recorded and shared on social media.
A trial is underway for a man accused of murder. The defendant, from Alamo, is charged in connection with a shooting that occurred outside a local lodge. A police investigator recently testified about the case.
The victim was a member of the lodge and was attacked while getting into his vehicle. The incident is reported to have been recorded and shared on social media. Further details about the trial and the events surrounding the shooting are available from local news sources.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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