CMPD Interrogates Suspect in Houston Leading to Texas Arrest in Charlotte Shooting Case
DEBARYLIFE – A suspect in a Charlotte killing was taken into custody by Houston, Texas, police on Monday.
To speak with Jose Francisco Ulloa-Martinez, 42, regarding the death of Kevin Merlos-Saravia, 23, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police flew to Houston. A press release from the CMPD on Friday stated that police had acquired a warrant for first-degree murder.
Around five in the am on May 26, the CMPD responded to a complaint in the 6100 block of Winged Elm Court where they discovered a man had been shot to death. Merlos-Saravia was subsequently identified as the victim.
The area is situated between East Independence Boulevard and Albemarle Road in southeast Charlotte.
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According to CMPD, Martinez will be extradited to Mecklenburg County. To apprehend him, Houston police collaborated with federal ICE officials.
What the police believe may have caused the shooting was not disclosed.