A fugitive who was fatally shot by sheriff's deputies this week had led a criminal organization, made up mostly of teenagers, that was involved in a string of crimes across Hidalgo County, authorities said Thursday
Victim's Name: Santos “Cuate” Cortez Hernandez
Agency Responsible: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: April 20, 2015
County: Hidalgo
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 399
Geography: Suburban