Wanted Fugitive for Double Murder on Rio Grande Apprehended in Michigan

SAN ANGELO, TX - The suspect wanted in connection with the 2016 double homicide on Rio Grande Street, Raymond Alvarado, Jr. 28, was arrested by a joint law enforcement fugitive task force this afternoon in Lansing, Michigan. 

Alvarado, Jr. is charged with capital murder of multiple persons. Alvarado is accused of fatally shooting Jimmy Andrew Gonzales and Anthony Martinez, both 28, on September 12, 2016. Three other suspects, 27-year-old Justin Gamez, 25-year-old Ricky Ray Ortegon Zuniga, and 27-year-old Krystal Nicole Sanchez were arrested and charged in mid-September.

"The U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force began assisting the San Angelo Police Department in the investigation in late October," said San Angelo Police Public Information Officer. "The investigation eventually led authorities to believe Alvarado was in the Lansing area based on a Crime Stoppers tip. The Lansing Area Fugitive Task Force was enlisted to help track Alvarado down." 

Gonzalez said, on Dec. 8, task force members conducted surveillance at an address in Lansing. After several hours, Alvarado was seen leaving the residence and walking away. Marked units assisted the task force in approaching Alvarado and he was subsequently arrested without incident. 

Alvarado is being held at the Ingham County Jail in Mason, Michigan, and will be transported back to Texas after extradition proceedings are concluded. He is expected to appear in court in Ingham County tomorrow.

Gonzalez added that the Lansing Area Fugitive Task Force is comprised of state troopers and officers from the Michigan State Police 1st District, the Michigan Department of Corrections, U.S. Marshals, Ingham County Sheriff’s Department, and the Michigan State University Police Department.