Austin, TX –  Santos F. Garcia, 22 of Fort Worth was arrested this morning by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in the 600 block of Osage in Leander without incident after Garcia was identified as the alleged shooter in a homicide occurring last week in Fort Worth resulting in the death of a 17-year old male.

The U.S. Marshals Service’s Dallas-Ft. Worth Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team initiated an investigation to determine the whereabouts of Garcia who fled shortly after the murder. The investigation in Ft. Worth revealed that after the homicide, Garcia fled the area and arrived in Leander Sunday. The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force was notified of Garcia’s probable whereabouts last night and surveillance was established confirming Garcia’s presence in a suspect residence. Garcia surrendered to officers and discovered Ester Cortez, 23 of Ft. Worth also wanted for Providing False Statements to law enforcement and Richard Santana Loza, 20, of Ft. Worth wanted for Engaging In Organized Criminal Activity. All 3 fugitives were remanded to the Williamson County Jail pending their return to Ft. Worth.

LaFayette Collins, United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas, states, “The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force is committed to hunting down criminals who seek refuge in our community and we are happy to be returning all three fugitives to Tarrant County where they will have their day in court”.

Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in Austin are the Austin Police Department – Intelligence Unit, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, Travis County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service.

Additional information about the U.S. Marshals can be found at www.usmarshals.gov.