Suspect apprehended at his residence this evening on Thursday, May 5th, 2023
A man brandishing what looked like a rife was seen walking around the Uvalde County Courthouse and around the downtown area earlier this evening about 5 PM. According to a local downtown business owner, many downtown businesses closed their businesses upon hearing about the suspect being spotted in the vicinity.
The following report was posted on Constable Emmanuel Zamora’s Facebook Page
*Suspicious Person – Lockdowns*
Downtown Businesses and Schools are lockdown due to a suspicious person seen downtown walking with a rifle.
UPDATE: 5 pm – Uvalde PD spoke to several witnesses at the Kincaid and the immediate vicinity. Several reports indicated the suspicious male entered a vehicle and left the area. UPD is attempting to identify the vehicle and owner. Any other questions or information to help the case, please call UPD at 830.279.9147.
UPDATE: 4:50 pm – UPD attempting to make contact w/ male subject identified as Mauricio Alvarez. Police has not found him. Large police presence around the Kincaid Hotel.
UPDATE: 4:43 pm Male subject seen thru video surveillance, and the weapon was identified as a BB gun. Last seen around the Kincaid Hotel.
Source: Uvalde Police Department
*Suspicious Person – Lockdowns*
Downtown Businesses and Schools are lockdown due to a suspicious person seen downtown walking with a rifle.
LAST UPDATE: 5:28 PM – Uvalde PD confirmed the weapon as a pellet gun. Officers made contact with the male subject in person.
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