DPS arrests McAllen murder suspect, smugglers following pursuit

MISSION, Texas ( ValleyCentral ) — A McAllen murder suspect was arrested following a pursuit with authorities Tuesday evening, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Eliezer Morales, 30, is one of three people who were arrested during a human smuggling traffic stop in Mission.

Two teenage boys were also arrested in connection to the pursuit.

Pharr resident Nathan Iracheta, 17, is faced with charges of smuggling and evading arrest after driving away from authorities.

Mexico resident Erik Gonzalez Torres, 19, is faced with charges of smuggling for guiding a group across the Rio Grande.

The pursuit happened shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday on Leeve Road and Military Road and ended on FM 494.

Troopers discovered Morales inside the vehicle with three immigrants who were smuggled into country, according to DPS.

Authorities later determined one of the immigrants was a Honduran man previously deported for an aggravated felony, DPS adds.

Both teens and Morales were transported to the Hidalgo County Jail.

The three immigrants found inside the vehicle were referred to Border Patrol.

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