Breaking: Mission businessman, Hidalgo County appraisal board member killed 
Eddy Betancourt, a Mission businessman and member of the Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors, was killed Saturday in McAllen.

Update: 12 p.m.

McAllen police are asking for the public’s help. Read more.

Update: 6 a.m.

McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez confirmed the shooting death of Eddy Betancourt early Sunday morning. He indicated that more details would be disclosed soon.  

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Mission businessman and Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors member Eddy Betancourt was shot to death in McAllen on Saturday, according to Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez. 

Details about the death remained limited Saturday night. 

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