LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - A man is injured after a reported shooting in south Laredo at around 3 Friday morning.

Police say the incident happened at the 2700 block of Santa Clara.

The victim was identified as a 22-year-old man who drove to a nearby convenience store on Blane Street asking for help.

The man was taken to a local hospital; however, no word yet on his condition.

No arrests have been made in connection with the case.

The investigation remains ongoing.

LAREDO, TX (KGNS) - A one-year-old baby succumbs to her injuries after a near-drowning incident reported in north Laredo last week.

On July 13, Laredo Police were called out to a home at the 300 block of Lake Louise at around 9 p.m.

When officials arrived, they reported the near drowning of a one-year-old girl at a residential pool.

The baby was taken to a Laredo hospital and then later airlifted to Corpus Christi.

According to police, the child reportedly passed away at the hospital on Thursday, July 20.

While there are no initial signs of foul play, the investigation continues in the case.

ZAPATA, Tex. (KGNS) - The Mexican Consulate is extending a helping hand to individuals in need of document services and legal consultation this weekend. If you require passport renewal or guidance on other legal matters, you can visit the Zapata County Technical and Advanced Education Center, situated on the 6500 block of U.S. 83 in Zapata, starting at 9:00 a.m. this Saturday, July 22.

The consulate’s outreach event aims to offer convenient services to the local community, providing assistance for essential document processes and addressing legal concerns. Whether you need to renew your passport or seek advice on other legal issues, representatives from the Mexican Consulate will be available to assist you.

To participate in the event and secure an appointment with the consulate representatives, interested individuals can register by clicking here.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Laredo ports are taking a firm stance against individuals attempting to run off without undergoing proper inspections upon entry into the United States. Regardless of citizenship status, all travelers are required to go through the inspection process when entering the country, and evading this critical step could lead to severe consequences.

Recent reports indicate a surge in attempts to escape the inspection area at south Texas ports before the process is completed. To tackle this concerning trend, CBP has implemented traffic control and other safety measures to discourage any further attempts.

Rick Pauza, a representative from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, discussed the measures being taken to prevent port-running incidents, stating, “Here at the Juarez-Lincoln bridge, we do have some Jersey barriers that slow the traffic. Also, the traffic goes kind of in an s-curve, and that slows the flow of traffic. We put additional officers out just to monitor the traffic flow and to prevent a port-running incident from occurring.”

The consequences for attempting to evade inspection are severe. Civil penalties for the first violation can reach up to $5,000, and for subsequent violations, it escalates to a hefty $10,000, and violators may even have their vehicles seized.

Individuals facing criminal charges could potentially be sentenced to up to five years in prison, slapped with a $250,000 fine, and subjected to three years of supervised release after serving time.

LAREDO, Tx (KGNS) - A man arrested for shooting a teenage girl back in 2020 will spend the next three decades in prison.

According to court records, on Tuesday Kevin Costilla pleaded guilty to murder in the 341st District Court.

Costilla was arrested back in March 30, 2020 for shooting a 16-year-old girl.

Costilla had initially claimed self-defense after the victim’s friends barged into the room and allegedly robbed him at gunpoint.

According to Costilla, he allegedly took the gun away, fired a shot and fatally struck the teen.

He was sentenced to 30 years in prison.