Crime

‘Oye – They Shot Me’: Campaign Worker Shot Near South Texas Polling Station

A man was shot near a polling station in San Juan, Texas while campaigning for a local candidate, The Monitor reports.

Witnesses said Jose Sanchez, 55, was shot in the leg by a passing vehicle at roughly 11 a.m. while holding a campaign sign for constable candidate Hector “JoJo” Mendez in front of a polling station at the San Juan Fire Station No. 2 on Texas’ primary day.

Police are searching for the shooter, reportedly driving a red Chevy pick-up truck, who fled the scene. Sanchez was rushed to a nearby hospital where police said he is in stable condition after a bullet fragment had been removed from his leg.

San Juan Police Chief Juan Gonzalez didn’t reveal what type of weapon the bullet that struck Sanchez was shot from, however, he did tell The Monitor of McAllen, Texas that “it might be from a high powered airsoft weapon, like a pellet gun.”

Motive has not been determined and it is unclear whether the shooting and the local elections are related. San Juan is located less than 20 minutes from the U.S.-Mexico border.

“We don’t know what exactly the motive was,” Gonzalez said. “It’s going to be a long day, this election day.”

The Monitor captured some additional eyewitness testimony:

“He said ‘Oye—they shot me,’” said Leticia Rodriguez, who was campaigning for Mendez’s opponent Martin “Marty” Cantu and helping Sanchez put up a tent shortly before the incident.

“Why him? Why?” she said. “I’ve been here for two weeks and this is the first time he’s come.”

Witness Ramiro Treviño said he didn’t hear the shot, but saw Sanchez stumble from the side of the street where he had been waving a Mendez sign.

“He fell down and then they sat him down,” Treviño said. “I don’t know if it was a pellet gun or a .22, but it was a small caliber thing. There was some bleeding. I pulled up his pant leg and pulled down his sock.”

Mendez, the candidate who’s sign Sanchez was holding, told The Monitor he was going to the hospital and his campaign would try to assist with any medical needs. He also encouraged voters not to let the incident scare them out of casting their ballots.

“The people who want to come out and vote—they could feel threatened,” Mendez said. He also urged everyone to “not to be afraid to go out and vote.”

Mendez’s opponent in the constable race is Martin “Marty” Cantu. He had not released a statement regarding the shooting as of 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday.

The polling location stayed open following the incident and remained open for the remainder of the day, according to The Associated Press.

Comments (46)

  • The Sergeant Major
    Posted on May 30, 2012 at 11:44am

    If you look at this situation this is not an intended “hit”. If the drug cartels were attempting to make a point they would use a high-power rifle and not an air rifle. If rouge law enforcement were to shoot, well they would have hit the target.

    A drive by with an air rifle?

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  • AmericanStrega
    Posted on May 30, 2012 at 11:00am

    Are there no white Americans in South Texas anymore? Just wondering.

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    • txredr8r
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 2:54pm

      My family is from south TX and still live in a small town run by La Raza (so there are at least 6 white people left). They don’t even have a Rep. Primary to vote in, so I would say it’s more like Mexico than America there.

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  • Ghandi was a Republican
    Posted on May 30, 2012 at 9:07am

    Just occurred to me that the big ‘early voting’ push the progs use (you know the ones with donald, mickey, scooby and cemeteries full of dead people) will be the only ones counted when they try to scare people away from the polls on election day. Won’t work. idjits..

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  • sandmannc40
    Posted on May 30, 2012 at 6:44am

    You just don’t get it. What if you are in line to vote and a truck load of people did a drive by and opened fire. That is the same thing. It doesn’t say if this victim is illegal. Doesn’t say if the shooter is illegal. Like the Black Panthers standing at the polling standing in military garb with bats daring anti Obama voters to vote. Then of course we have a government that refused to prosecute their Brothers in arms. That is where the real crime lives.

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    • Atilla
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 8:01am

      The gangsta government is in the White House.

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  • bmel
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 11:52pm

    Hey, if I’m not mistaken that is right down the rd from a drive across border river crossing San Felipe st or some thing like that.I picked up a load of Tamco shingleds down the street from there.I’m really serprized a whole lotta voter travelin goin on down there.

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  • possom
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:42pm

    Fast and furious bb gun’s?

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    • PaxInVeritate
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 1:28pm

      “San Juan Police Chief Juan Gonzalez didn’t reveal what type of weapon the bullet that struck Sanchez was shot from, however, he did tell The Monitor of McAllen, Texas that “it might be from a high powered airsoft weapon, like a pellet gun.””
      A high powered airsoft weapon, like a pellet gun?? What did I miss? When did airsoft toys become high powered weapon?? Great googaliemoogalie little Bobby! You’d better get your airsoft registered with the Feds before they impound your toy and throw you in the state pen.

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  • JQCitizen
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:37pm

    “Police are searching for the shooter, reportedly driving a red Chevy pick-up truch, who fled the scene”

    Good thing, because according to the preceeding paragraph the writer thought that a passing vehicle shot the guy in the leg.

    Edit, people; THEN hit the send button!!! LOL!

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  • SageInWaiting
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:25pm

    It’s starting…..

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  • Motersaga
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:02pm

    B-B Gun? C’Mon now, let’s be a team player here.. You throw a little dirt on it and keep marching wif your sign. That Mexican has probably had cockroach bites do more damage.

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    • yiska8
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:58pm

      He’s American you jackass. It was a local race and constables are either loved or hated. The local gangs working for the cartels are trying to intimidate law and order. The point is BB gun or not, this is occuring on U.S.soil and AMERICANS are being targeted. And I know some nasty white trash whose cockroaches scare their dogs out of the room.

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    • decendentof56
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 3:12am

      Prove he’s American! You don’t need to be American to walk over our border or any ID to vote……jackass!

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    • yiska8
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 11:16am

      @descendant56
      I can’t prove it, but being here in the cartel zone of South Texas, most illegal Mexican drugrunners and those looking for work here illegally are not going to take time to CAMPAIGN with a sign for LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT unless they want a damn bounty on their head, The guy shot at was a good guy probably trying to get someone elected that could help the warzone down here!!!!!! PENDEJO. Go ahead and translate that JACKASS.

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  • DrWooly
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:40pm

    Do not know the political parties of those involved, but could this be ‘the first shot’ in the drive for BHOs re-election? It’s not that much of a stretch from the New Black Panthers and Louis Farakahn (?) to real violence used as intimidation, is it?

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    • rickc34
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:35pm

      Matthew cap 26 verses 52-56. Today it is no different than in the days of Christ violent men with murder in their heart will perform the works of their father satan . It is becoming hard to focus on the right thing. Violence is not the answere remember God is in control .

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  • Celeste.Christi
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:31pm

    My polling station is just a couple of hundred feet from my house and I haven’t been there in 10 years. Absentee is the answer. Mail it in.

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    • hidden_lion
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 11:07pm

      They have a habit of not counting absentee ballots.

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    • loriann12
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 6:42am

      My polling place is about 6 blocks and I go every time it’s time to vote. Funny, it being the primaries and you have to declare a party, they had the Democrat primary on the LEFT and the Republican primary on the RIGHT. And all I needed was my voter registration card, which they punched with an R and the date. I have to wonder, does that mean I couldn’t switch parties and vote Democrat in November? If so, this is a great idea. It gets rid of the people who vote for the opposing party just to weed down the nominees.

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  • perry1980
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:19pm

    In November we will All have to sacrifice to make sure there are no thugs at the polling stations.
    if that means you get shot or beaten then that is something you will have to do for the cause.
    It is worth it for our Freedom

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    • VAWhiteFighter
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:37pm

      With all do respect, I will be packing and I guarantee you I will not be intimidated by anyone.

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    • vanman4446
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 10:20pm

      Not here in AZ everyone has the right to carry concealed, let um try I can’t wait

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  • progressiveslayer
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:07pm

    The new black pansies will try their intimidation again and when you encounter these neanderthals wielding their batons take their baton and whatever you do DO NOT strike their heads it will only result in a broken baton.You’ll be left with a broken baton and a neanderthal with a mild headache,no just give a hard liver kick to the neanderthal and he’ll go down faster than Monica Lewinsky.This can only be done if the neanderthal attacks you then you can defend yourself.

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  • JACKTHETOAD
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:00pm

    November in Northeastern Pa. means chilly, long coats, body armor and goodies underneath those long coats. WE’RE SO READY!!!

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    • progressiveslayer
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:12pm

      We‘ll finally get to see if their leader’s talkin **** all the time can back it up,I‘m saying they can’t because they’re a bunch of candyass cowards.

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:55pm

    And so the process of Obama sanctioned intimidation begins for the Nov voting time; this will probably continue more and more until people are afraid to go and vote. Then Obama will declare the elections delayed or nullified and become an true and absolute dictator.

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    • JACKTHETOAD
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:47pm

      And they’ll all become tasty treats, as for your beautiful cat.

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  • starman70
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:50pm

    Just a picture of things to come. Voting will become more dangerous, especially in areas where the NBPP is in control.

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  • Lunertic
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:47pm

    People are going stark raving mad. A house divided.

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  • lukerw
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:46pm

    Nothing is Sacred… in the GodLess Times!

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    • JACKTHETOAD
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:44pm

      The Fear Of God soon returns! Whether through His Hand , or ours.

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  • RamonPreston
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:45pm

    When I saw the headline I thought it was an Obama supporter. Since he’s not, hope he gets well soon.

    Anybody but Obama 2012

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    • TrueSoundsOfLiberty
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 12:21am

      So someone gets shot and you’re fine with it if they support Obama. Otherwise this would be an outrage? Anyone getting shot is a travesty regardless of political alignment. BB gun or .22 this is completely unacceptable.

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  • Excomunicatedmarine
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:44pm

    Stupid waste of ammo.

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  • P8riot
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:43pm

    Apparently the Ron Paul supporters are willing to do anything to stop Romney from busting the 1,144 delegates today in Texas!!! (I jest… sort of) :)

    Romney/______ 2012!

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    • TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:01pm

      LOL. Paul saw the writing on the wall and the will of the voters. He dropped out (sorta’-delegates) knowing full well he was going to get his ass kicked in his son’s state, then the embarrassment of getting lambasted in Texas would have been too much for the crotchety old fart to bear.

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    • TexasIndependant
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:17pm

      Whats with this ideology for people to drop out of races? Maybe we should stop the superbowl at half time and call the winner. Nothing personal guys but Perry and Bachman are truly one percenters! They dropped out before 1% of the delegate votes were cast. Thats insane! I guess its ok to start a 100 yard dash and take one step and say I quit these days…I bet you guys go to work and work 15 minutes then say OK im done for the rest of the day too…. IDIOTS!

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    • TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:40pm

      TEXAS. I was a Santorum guy and thought it was time for him to step aside.

      You wrote: “Whats with this ideology for people to drop out of races? Maybe we should stop the superbowl at half time and call the winner.”

      So tell me… why did Paul (sort of) drop out? He didn’t have to right? I think he was making an excuse (lack of money) and for the reasons I stated above I believe a more likely scenerio. It’s all about the appearances with his he and his campaign, not what is actually going on in the world of fact.

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    • TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:44pm

      Btw TEXAS…. “Idiots”??? You’ve seen Napoleon Dynamite too many times…

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    • P8riot
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:35pm

      @TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12

      LOL – I loved the Napoleon Dynamite reference there! – My lips hurt real bad! Gosh! Maybe Paul dropped out to go wolverine hunting? lol

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    • TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:57pm

      P8RIOT. Ron Paul’s acolytes would “VOTE for PEDRO” if he told them to! I can picture all the Paul guys practicing the NAPOLEON dance in their parent’s basements now! Lmao!

      Well, after they try the “Time Machine” that is!!!!! Hahahahaha…..

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  • moussiagilda
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:41pm

    Quit lying. You get nothing by lying.

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