Cesar Javier Estrada, Possession of Firearm as Convicted Felon, Texas 2024

A 32-year-old man residing in Laredo, Texas, has been charged with a serious crime after a shooting in the north Laredo area.

Cesar Javier Estrada, a 32-year-old Laredo resident, has been indicted for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.

On October 6, law enforcement responded to a call reporting shots fired on the 800 block of Nafta Boulevard. Shortly after, they allegedly received a second call describing a person with a gunshot wound arriving at Doctor’s Hospital.

Authorities arrived at the hospital and determined the patient with the gunshot wound to be Estrada’s nephew, according to the charges. He and Estrada allegedly arrived together in the same vehicle. The charges further allege that Estrada’s car contained two pistols, spent shell casings and had numerous bullet holes in the exterior.

The charges allege that Estrada has two prior felony robbery convictions in Webb County and one federal felony conviction for unlawful transportation of an alien in the Southern District of Texas. As such, he is prohibited from possession firearms or ammunition, according to the charges.

If convicted, Estrada faces up to 15 years in prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation with the assistance of the Laredo Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul A. Harrison is prosecuting the case.

An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence. A defendant is presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law.

Cesar Javier Estrada, a 32-year-old man from Laredo, Texas, has been charged with possession of a firearm as a convicted felon following a shooting in the north Laredo area.

Estrada, who has two prior felony robbery convictions in Webb County and one federal felony conviction for unlawful transportation of an alien in the Southern District of Texas, is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.

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