The McAllen Police Department is asking the public for help locating a suspect in an aggravated assault investigation. Police said officers responded on October 26, 2026, to a reported assault involving a 30-year-old man in a parking area of a business in the 1900 block of South 23rd Street.
Investigators said two suspects assaulted and stabbed the victim with a weapon described as knuckles with a knife edge. Lorenzo Cortez Jr., 28, of Pharr, was arrested on October 26. Investigators have identified the second suspect as Julio Cesar Cortez, 20, who has a last known address in McAllen. Police describe him as about 5 feet 8 inches tall, about 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. A magistrate with the McAllen Municipal Court found probable cause for a warrant for aggravated assault, a second-degree felony.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts can call the McAllen Police Department at (956) 681-2000. Tips can also go to McAllen Crime Stoppers at 956-687-TIPS (956-687-8477). Callers may remain anonymous, and tips can be submitted through the P3 Tips app. Police said information leading to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward.