Security Guard Injured in Shooting at Harlingen Nightclub
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A security guard was injured in a shooting at the VIP Gentleman’s Club in Harlingen. Authorities reported that upon arrival, they found the guard with a shotgun wound to the leg. He was treated by paramedics and taken to a hospital. Witnesses managed to subdue the suspect, identified as 24-year-old Thomas Matthew Puente, before police arrived. Investigations revealed that Puente had been previously removed from the club but returned, leading to a confrontation with the guard that escalated into gunfire. Puente now faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault and possession of controlled substances, and was wanted for a previous shooting incident from July 21, 2025.
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