Manhunt Monday 06/07/10: Diego Cuellar

This week?s MANHUNT MONDAY Most Wanted Fugitive is a Sureno Gang Member wanted for a violent assault in Westway, TX. The target is identified as DIEGO CUELLAR (25) of El Paso, TX.

MAY 2010: On 05-27-10 at approximately 8:00 pm, Deputies were called to the area of the 8300 block of Tom Mays in reference to a stabbing that just occurred. According to the 19 year-old male victim, he was stabbed with a large butcher knife repeatedly by 3 to 4 ?cholo-type? males following an earlier verbal altercation with the group. The victim sustained serious stab wounds to his upper back & right side of his head (one near the temple region of his skull). The victim was rushed to a local hospital where he underwent surgery.

Following leads provided by patrol Deputies, CID Detectives have been able to identify one of the assailants as DIEGO CUELLAR. It is believed CUELLAR remains in the Borderland hiding with relatives and friends.

CUELLAR has several relatives in Westway, Canutillo, & El Paso, TX. He was sentenced to Texas Department of Corrections in 2004 for another crime.

Sheriff?s Officials are asking the public – if anyone has seen or has any information on the whereabouts of DIEGO CUELLAR to please contact the Sheriff?s Office (915) 546-2280 or Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-TIPS (8477). Callers will remain anonymous & may be eligible for a reward if the information provided leads to the apprehension of the individuals featured.

FUGITIVE INFORMATION:

NAME: CUELLAR, DIEGO (25)

AKA?s: FACIO, DIEGO

DOB: 01-03-85

GANG AFFILIATION: Sureno

ETHINCITY / GENDER: WHITE /MALE

HEIGHT: 5?4?

WEIGHT: 140 lbs.

HAIR: Brown

EYES: Brown

BUILD: Medium

COMPLEXION: Medium

TATTOO: Upper left Arm – ?Sur?

PLACE OF BIRTH: El Paso, Texas