CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Trial began Wednesday morning for the murder of Isaac Garcia, the 19-year-old who was shot and killed outside of the Mission Plaza Shopping Center in February 2023.
The two men accused of killing the teen, Devin Peña and Benjamin Peña, appeared in Judge Bobby Galvan's court room for opening statements.
Prosecutors say Devin Peña shot Garcia and left him for dead at the shopping center on Ayers.
Benjamin Peña is also accused in this killing.
The trial expected to last the rest of the week.
More from 3News on KIIITV.com:
- Volunteers lend a gloved hand at Saturday's Wreaths Across America pick-up event
- It's time for a 3NEWS Roundup! Take a look at all the fun we had the NCJLS Friday
- Alice enters Stage 2 drought restrictions
- Permit for proposed Enbridge Ingleside plant denied in Tuesday's special city council meeting
- Beach permits for 2024 are now available for purchase
- Local baseball instructor William Roland dies
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for your daily news and exclusive extended interviews.
Do you have a news tip? Tell 3!
Email tell3@kiiitv.com so we can get in touch with you about your story should we have questions or need more information. We realize some stories are sensitive in nature. Let us know if you'd like to remain anonymous.
