Suspect captured in Memphis area after deadly shooting in Louisiana, U.S. Marshals confirm

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC)– U.S. Marshals along with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office captured Jorge Estrada-Gutierrez of Louisiana, 24, who was wanted for a homicide that took place on Christmas Eve in Metairie, Louisiana.

On December 24 of last year, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire around a Metairie neighborhood.

A male victim with gunshot wounds was later pronounced dead at the scene. Jorge Estrada-Gutierrez was identified as a suspect.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office obtained a warrant for Second Degree Murder and Obstruction of Justice.

U.S. Marshals Service took on the case and discovered that Estrada-Gutierrez was in the Memphis area.

Deputies in the Memphis area were notified and prompted to investigate.

On January 11, U.S. Marshals and Shelby County went to an apartment complex at the corner of Central and Lamar Avenue in Memphis.

Investigators approached the complex to look for Estrada-Gutierrez.

Moments later, Estrada-Gutierrez came out of the back of the complex and surrendered to investigators without incident or injury.

He was transported to the Shelby County Jail to await extradition.

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