A man killed his uncle during an argument about who owned two pet roosters.

A tragic and senseless dispute over ownership of two pet roosters has resulted in the death of a man in Mission, Texas. The accused, 21-year-old Aaron Cervantes, allegedly shot and killed his own uncle, Fernando Madrid, during a heated argument over the animals.

According to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, Cervantes and a family member went to the home on Doffing Road in the early hours of Thursday morning to retrieve the roosters. However, things quickly escalated when Madrid confronted Cervantes as he was removing the animals from the property. The two men got into a heated argument and Cervantes ultimately fired a fatal shot with a handgun.

Deputies responded to the scene and found Madrid's lifeless body in the bathroom. He was pronounced dead by first responders. The investigation revealed that Madrid was Cervantes' uncle, and the two men had been embroiled in a dispute over the ownership of the roosters. Cervantes was immediately arrested and charged with capital murder, and is currently being held at a county jail on a $2 million bond.

Meanwhile, another male family member who was with Cervantes at the time of the incident was initially detained but later released when it was determined that he did not commit a criminal offense. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is still urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation.

As the community mourns the loss of Fernando Madrid, a GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover his funeral expenses. The page, written in Spanish, describes the tragedy as a great pain for Madrid's family and friends, who never imagined it would be his last day. As of the day of Madrid's memorial service, the page had raised over $340.

In court, Justice of Peace Jerry Muñoz set Cervantes' bond at $2 million. This heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences that can arise from even the smallest of disputes. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones of Fernando Madrid during this difficult time.

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