Details - Unsolved Homicide

Texas Rangers Cold Case Investigation Details

Michael Flores

REFERENCE NUMBER: 177 - Unsolved
COMPANY: D
RACE: Hispanic
SEX: Male
CITY: Rio Hondo
COUNTY: Cameron
RELATED YEAR: 1988

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DETAILS:

On September 26, 1988, at approximately 9:30 PM, Michael Flores returned to his home, 201 Forrest Street in Rio Hondo, after attending band practice. Michael went into his bedroom and began listening to the radio. The occupants of the home heard a gunshot and went to Michael’s bedroom. They found Michael in his bedroom slumped over with a gunshot wound. The gunshot came from outside the bedroom and struck Michael. Michael was pronounced dead at the scene.

Michael was 15 years old at the time of his death.

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