Less than 48 hours later, the suspect identified as Orlando “Nando” Rosendo Rodriguez was apprehended.
SAN ANTONIO — A manhunt has ended for a man accused of murdering his cousin, after Dilley Police apprehended the suspect.
The murder happened in Dilley, an hour southwest of San Antonio.
Frio County Sheriff Peter Salinas says the murder victim has been identified as 23 year-old Jeremy Benavidez from Dilley.
Sheriff Salinas says around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Dilley police, along with Frio County deputies, were called out to the 400 block of Curtis Street for shots fired.
“Once they arrived on scene, they found a male subject, who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds,” said Sheriff Peter Salinas, Frio County Sheriff.
Sheriff Salinas say Benavidez was shot multiple times, in the stomach and back.
“The male subject did succumb to his, his wounds. He was later identified as Jeremy Benavidez, 23 year-old, from Dilley,” said Sheriff Salinas.
Before Benavidez died from his injuries, Sheriff Salinas says Benavidez was able to tell authorities who shot him.
“While working the scene and speaking to witnesses, and anyone they could get a hold of, investigators were able to develop a suspect as 49 year-old, Rosendo Rodriguez, also of Dilley,” said Sheriff Salinas.
After the shooting, Sheriff Salinas says Rodriguez was seen on video about 2:30 a.m. at the Refuel Convenience store in Pearsall.
“At this time they have, obtained an arrest warrant for the charge of murder, and are seeking him out at this time,” said Sheriff Salinas.
Less than 48 hours later, the suspect identified as Orlando “Nando” Rosendo Rodriguez was apprehended.
On Sunday morning, shortly before 7 am, a anonymous tip regarding the suspects whereabouts led Dilley PD Officers and Frio County Deputies to a local motel located off Highway 85 in Dilley.
Between the collaborative effort of both agencies, Rodriguez was taken into custody without incident and has been transported to the County Jail charged with Felony-Murder.
If you have any information about this crime, you’re asked to contact the Frio County Sheriff’s Office.