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Alice murder victim identified

Schools were locked down while officials searched for Matthew Garcia and a minor. Both were found on FM 1554 by Jim Wells Sheriff's Office deputies, police said.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Update: Matthew Garcia, 17, has been charged for the murder of Isaiah Molina, according to the Alice Echo News Journal on Thursday. 

Molina was killed after an argument broke out in Alice off Hwy. 281.

Alice Police Department officials said he was found shot outside the home.

A man and a minor were arrested Wednesday afternoon in connection with the shooting.

Alice ISD schools were locked down and Alice Police Department and Jim Wells Sherriff's Office deputies were looking for a man, identified as Matthew Garcia, and a juvenile, believed to have been involved in a shooting in the 800 block of Saint Joseph. 

The minor's identity will not be revealed because he is underage. As of Thursday evening, Garcia remains in jail on a $1 million dollar bond. 

Digital content producer Mia Valdez contributed to this developing story. 3NEWS will provide updates as they become available.

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