US EditionArrest Warrant Issued After Murder of South Texas Businessman, Gov. Abbott Appointee in McAllen
Authorities seek Reynaldo Mata-Rios in the shooting death of Eddy Betancourt, a prominent businessman and state appointee; a cash reward is offered for tips.
- A 911 call on Saturday led McAllen Police Department to find Eddy Betancourt, 61, unresponsive in a business at 800 block of North Ware Road; officials say he appeared shot and is under homicide investigation.
- Authorities on Monday said they are looking for 60-year-old Reynaldo Mata-Rios after a Sunday warrant charged him with murder, a first-degree felony, while state and federal agencies assist the probe.
- Law enforcement posted a description of Mata-Rios, urging tips to 956-681-2000 or McAllen Crime Stoppers at 956-687-TIPS, with officials describing him as 6 feet tall, about 195 pounds.
- Betancourt held multiple leadership roles and public posts, including leading R&B General Construction Co. Inc. and serving on the Hidalgo County Appraisal District; Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez called him `a tireless advocate`.
- The investigation remains ongoing, and police say no motive or firearm details have been released; a murder warrant was not executed to allow Reynaldo Mata-Rios to surrender, and he remained at large as of Tuesday morning.
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