Tijuana, Mexico An escaped California inmate wanted for the murder of a top Mexican police official has been apprehended in Tijuana, Mexico. The suspect, who escaped from a California correctional facility earlier this year, is accused of killing the leader of an elite Mexican police unit.
The arrest was the result of a joint effort between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement agencies. The inmate is believed to have crossed the border into Mexico shortly after his escape. Mexican authorities have been actively searching for him since the murder occurred.
The suspect is currently in custody in Mexico and is expected to be extradited back to the United States to face charges related to his escape. He will also likely face charges in Mexico for the murder of the police commander. The investigation is ongoing to determine if others were involved in the escape or the murder.
Escaped California Inmate Arrested in Mexico for Police Chief Killing
An inmate who escaped from a California prison has been captured in Tijuana, Mexico. The man was wanted in connection with the murder of a high-ranking Mexican police commander. Authorities believe the inmate fled to Mexico after his escape and committed the crime while on the run. The arrest marks the end of an international manhunt.