Man charged with capital murder in Edinburg slaying

EDINBURG — A Mexican national was charged with capital murder Saturday after being released from the hospital.

Jose Guadalupe Alvarado, originally of Monterrey, Mex., was charged in connection with the Friday shooting death of Carlos Correa in the 2200 block of Mojave Street.

According to a criminal complaint, Alvarado and two other men attempted to kick in Jesus Correa’s apartment door when the initial shots were fired by the three men.

Jesus Correa, Carlos Correa’s brother, grabbed his own handgun from a kitchen drawer and began returning fire at the group. He then realized his brother had been shot and attempted to get him help. Carlos Correa was transported to McAllen Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.

Alvarado was treated at Edinburg Regional Medical Center for a gunshot wound to his left arm. He was then taken into police custody.

The criminal complaint states that Alvarado provided a statement telling police he and the others had planned to rob Jesus Correa’s apartment because they believed he had marijuana stored there.

A 16-year-old was also treated for a gunshot wound at McAllen Medical Center, but has not been formally charged in connection with the shooting, Interim Police Chief Peter De La Garza said.

“That case will be referred to juvenile court,” he said.

Alvarado was also charged with two counts of aggravated robbery. Alvarado was arraigned Saturday in Edinburg Municipal Court and his bond was set at $1.5 million on all three charges. He could face a sentence of death or life in prison if convicted of capital murder.

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Lindsay Machak covers law enforcement and general assignments for The Monitor. You can reach her at (956) 683-4462.