Migrants arrested in Zapata, one suspect linked to Texas Ranger murder investigation

ZAPATA, TX - In Zapata, Texas, Border Patrol agents arrested five migrants, including one suspect believed to be connected to the ongoing murder investigation of a Texas Ranger.

According to Border Patrol Agents, the arrest was made on April 13 around 8: 20 p.m. near HWY 496.

Border Patrol Agents say after transporting the migrants to Zapata station, they discovered one of the individuals, identified as Justino Alonso-Hernandez, is currently a suspect of interest in an ongoing Texas Ranger murder investigation.

Alonso-Hernandez will be prosecuted for an immigration violation, and the Texas Rangers will continue their investigation.