LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - After three years, Alexander Lopez has pleaded guilty to the 2022 murder of 31-year-old Gerardo Nino .

Lopez pleaded guilty on Monday, September 22, following his trial in the 341st District Court.

Nino was shot and killed by Lopez, who was 15 at the time, on May 3, 2022, at the 1800 block of N. India Ave., accompanied by two adults and a minor.

Officials from the Webb County District Attorney’s Office announced that Lopez’s sentencing trial is set for the morning of Tuesday, September 23, in the 341st District Court.

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