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Manhunt ends on Fourth of July as murder suspect returned to Webb County
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Ruby Villarreal , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 6, 2026
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Key points The individual, a 20-year-old, was apprehended in Mexico and turned over to US authorities. A suspect in a 2023 homicide is now in custody.
A suspect in a 2023 homicide is now in custody. The individual, a 20-year-old, was apprehended in Mexico and turned over to US authorities. This person was then brought to Webb County, where they were booked into jail.
Charges include murder and assaulting a minor. The case is connected to a shooting that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old. Further details about the incident and the suspect's background are available from the Webb County Sheriff's Office.
The suspect's return to Webb County ended a lengthy search. The transfer was facilitated with help from Customs and Border Protection.
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Category: Local Published: July 6, 2026 Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News Reading time: 1 min
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