25-02-2025
Armed man arrested near Sonora after chase, shots fired
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The City of Sonora has announced that a man is now in custody after reporting that shots had been fired by law enforcement, a chase had occurred and the involved suspect was armed and at large.
The City issued a Nixle alert at 3:36 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, stating that shots had been fired by Kimble County law enforcement and that officers had 'initiated a pursuit from Kimble County.' The chase was said to have ended 'at 412 exit on Interstate 10.'
The suspect, which the City identified as 25-year-old Rashaud Breland Al Moncrief, was stated to be 'at large and armed.' The City asked residents to contact the Sutton County Sheriff's Office to report suspicious activity and to call 911 in case of an emergency.
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In an update released via another Nixle alert issued at 9:14 a.m., the City stated that Moncrief was apprehended by two Sutton County Sheriff's Office deputies 'without further incident' after 'a brief foot pursuit' that occurred 'near the 412 exit ramp on Interstate 10.' Moncrief was then turned over to the Kimble County Sheriff's Office.
'Chief Fernandez would like to give special recognition to the two deputies from the Sutton County Sheriff's Office who remained vigilant in their efforts to locate the suspect,' the City stated in the alert. 'Their persistence led to a brief foot pursuit, during which they successfully apprehended the individual. Their commitment to duty and teamwork were instrumental in bringing this incident to a safe conclusion.'
The City said Sonora Police Department Chief Donald Fernandez also extends thanks to 'Sutton County Sheriff's Office, the Sonora Police Department, the Kimble County Sheriff's Office, the Junction Police Department, and the Texas Department of Public Safety for their coordinated response and dedication during this high-profile incident.'
'This event serves as a strong reminder of the importance of collaboration and teamwork among law enforcement agencies,' the City said in the alert. 'Despite the potentially dangerous nature of the situation, the coordinated efforts of all involved ensured that no one was injured, and the suspect was taken into custody safely.'
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