Shooting at Uvalde Memorial Park left 2 teens injured; 4 suspects arrested for engaging in organized crime

Uvalde Police said the shooting was ‘not a dangerous situation for the general public’

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UVALDE, Texas – Police say two teenagers have been remain in the hospital after a shooting at the Uvalde Memorial Park Thursday evening.

According to Uvalde police, officers were called to the park around 5 p.m.

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Police say one of the victims was identified as 18-year-old Bruce Brown, who was taken to the hospital and is believed to be stable.

The second victim was a 16-year-old, whose information could not be released, UPD said.

In total, police say they were able to make four arrests connected to this case.

Donavan Hill, 17, was charged with nine counts of engaging in organized criminal activity and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Karlyn Valdez, 22, was charged with engaging in organized criminal activity, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and endangering a child.

Brandon Alba, 18, will be served with an arrest warrant after being discharged from an area hospital due to injuries sustained during the incident. He is expected to be charged with nine counts of engaging in organized criminal activity and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

An additional suspect, who is a juvenile, was taken to a detention facility in Del Rio.

The shooting occurred as the community is reeling and still on edge after the May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School left 21 people dead, including 19 elementary students and two teachers.


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