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4th Suspect Arrested In Anthony Murder; Last Suspect Still On The Run

A fourth suspect in an Anthony murder that occurred in November of last year was arrested on Wednesday, while the final suspect remains on the run, according to the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators found 19-year-old Ezequiel Gonzales at a relatives house in Vado Wednesday morning. Gonzales initially fled, but was captured after a short foot pursuit and taken to the Dona Ana County Detention Center and charged with attempted first-degree murder and other charges, according to Sheriff’s Office officials. He is being held on a $50,000 bond.

Gonzales is one of five men believed to be involved in the murder of an 18-year-old man. Four of the suspects have been apprehended, while the last suspect, 19-year-old Leonardo Limon, remains on the run.

The Dona Ana Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone with information on Limon?s whereabouts to call them at (575) 525-8894. Anonymous tips can be called in to Las Cruces Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

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