NEECE GUN CONTROL INCIDENT DETAILED BY KURV 710 NEWS TALK

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Special to the Brownsville Observer by KURV 710 NEWS TALK

Brownsville City Commissioner Ben Neece is confirming that a handgun used in two recent robberies in the city had been stolen in a burglary of his vehicle. Neece says early Monday morning, two suspects burglarized his vehicle which was parked in front of his home. He adds his surveillance cameras got footage of the suspects and he turned the video over to Brownsville police.

Police have issued arrest warrants for 19-year-old Edxion Gonzalez and 22-year-old Hector Zarate who are accused of committing two robberies with the stolen gun. Neece tells the Brownsville Herald he has a concealed handgun permit, and keeps a gun in his car and in his home for protection.