Sonora PD shares details on murder suspect manhunt
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The Sonora Police Department has released information regarding the incident that sparked a multi-agency manhunt for an 'armed and extremely dangerous' murder suspect on May 28 following the subject's capture.
In an alert issued on the morning of May 28, the City of Sonora stated that Austin John Rodriguez, 30, was wanted by the Sonora Police Department, Sutton County Sheriff's Office and Texas Rangers for murder. The City advised that he was 'armed and extremely dangerous' and encouraged citizens to contact local law enforcement should he be seen or information about his whereabouts be gathered.
The City then reported at 4:30 p.m. that same day that Rodriguez had been captured and taken into police custody 'after an intensive search and great team effort.'
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Sonora PD stated that officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Glasscock Avenue at approximately 8:58 p.m. on the evening of May 27 in response to 'a 911 call reporting a shooting.'
Upon arriving at the scene, an individual identified as Cynthia Luna was discovered to have 'sustained multiple gunshot wounds.' The department said that Rodriguez had 'fled the scene immediately following the shooting.'
Sonora PD said a 'coordinated manhunt was launched with the assistance of the Sutton County Sheriff's Office and Texas Department of Public Safety.' The investigation into the incident was then transferred to the Texas Rangers after the crime scene was secured.
Luna was transported to an area hospital 'for emergency treatment,' as per the department. She was transferred to Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo after being stabilized.
Sonora PD said that, 'despite the efforts of medical personnel,' Luna died due to her injuries 'in the early morning hours' of May 28.
The department stated that 'the search for Rodriguez intensified with the involvement of multiple agencies.' The hunt for Rodriguez ultimately concluded at 4:02 p.m. on May 28 after he 'was taken into custody without incident on West 2nd Street in Sonora.'
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'His capture follows an extensive manhunt involving multiple agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force Del Rio, der Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC), DPS, Texas Rangers, and the Sutton County Sheriff's Office,' Sonora PD.
Sonora PD thanked first responders and law enforcement for their coordination and assistance 'during this critical operation.'
'The Sonora Police Department extends its gratitude to these agencies for their assistance, their tremendous courage, and their quick response, as well as to the Sutton County Volunteer Fire Department, Lillian Memorial Hudspeth Hospital Staff, Sutton County EMS and Texas Department of Transportation for their support during this critical operation,' Sonora PD said.
A GoFundMe online fundraiser was created on May 28 to pay for Luna's funeral and memorial expenses and support her children. The fundraiser webpage states that Luna was the mother of six.
'Any contribution, big or small, would be deeply appreciated as we honor Cynthia's life and say our goodbyes,' the fundraiser webpage reads.
The fundraiser has raised $9,860 as of the time of publication. To visit it,
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