Killeen Police Searching for Bonnie Drive Shooting Suspect
UPDATE, Sunday 1-1-17, 9:10 AM: After receiving word that Saenz was in the Austin area, they teamed with the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force and were able to take Saenz into custody during a traffic stop on Saturday, December 31 at approximately 8PM. He was taken to the Travis County Jail to await extradition to Bell County.
UPDATE: Detectives have received word that John Eric Saenz may be in the company of his girlfriend, Brittney Solis, also known as Brittney Tobar.
The pair were last seen together on Wednesday, December 28, and they are known to drive a black Nissan Maxima.
Police are searching for a wanted man they say was at a home on Bonnie Drive in Killeen on the night of a fatal shooting earlier this month.
Detectives say John Eric Saenz was at a home in the 1300 block of Bonnie at which Jason Francisco Munayco was found dead on the night of Friday, December 9.
The Bell County District Attorney's Office has charged Saenz with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Detectives want to speak with him about his possible involvement in Munayco's death.
Police say Saenz is considered armed and extremely dangerous. If you see him, please contact Crime Stoppers at (254) 526-8477 or bellcountycrimestoppers.com, and do not try to approach or apprehend him.
Information leading to an arrest could net a cash reward of up to $1,000.