ROSWELL, NM –– A Midland murder suspect is behind bars after being arrested in New Mexico during an extensive manhunt.
According to the Midland Police Department, on Monday afternoon officers were dispatched to the 3400 block of North Midland Dr. for reports of a disturbance involving a weapon.
When officers arrived at the scene shortly before 1:00 p.m., they located the deceased body of 28-year-old Travae Jackson. She had been shot multiple times and killed inside her apartment.
A second victim, an unidentified male, was also shot and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
After securing an arrest warrant for 29-year-old Kionne G. Lewis, the search for the suspect led authorities to Roswell, New Mexico. As a part of the search, authorities deployed drones and high-tech observation equipment.
After some time, law enforcement located Lewis' abandoned vehicle on the side of the road.
Early Tuesday morning, ranchers in the area located Lewis and contacted the Chaves County Sheriff's Office. When deputies arrived they found Lewis was being held at gunpoint by the ranchers. Deputies confirmed Lewis had a firearm at the time of his arrest.
Lewis has now been charged with capital murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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