Man wanted on double homicide charges

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Authorities in South Texas are searching for a 42-year-old man after a double homicide in a rural community east of Laredo.

The Webb County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a call in the Pueblo Nuevo area, about 11 miles east of Laredo off State Highway 359, shortly before 11:30 p.m. Saturday. When they arrived, deputies found two people who had been shot and immediately called for additional medical assistance.

Deputies performed CPR and other life-saving measures, but one victim died at the scene, officials said. The second victim was taken to a hospital, where they later died.

Investigators have identified the suspect as Manuel De Jesus Cruz-Estudillo, 42. The sheriff’s office said two murder warrants have been issued for his arrest. Cruz-Estudillo was last seen driving a black Volkswagen Atlas SUV and remains at large.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting or Cruz-Estudillo’s whereabouts to contact the Webb County Sheriff’s Office at 956-415-BUST (956-415-2878) or 956-523-4408.

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