Suspect arrested in East Charlotte, Texas shooting, CMPD says

CHARLOTTE – A suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in east Charlotte has been arrested in Texas, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.

On May 26, 23-year-old Kevin Gabriel Merlos was found with gunshot wounds in Winged Elm Court near Albemarle Road.

According to police, Merlos later died at the scene.

An investigation led to 42-year-old Jose Francisco Ulloa-Martinez being identified as a suspect in the case.

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On June 3, Ulloa-Martinez was arrested in Houston, Texas, by Houston police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

He is charged with first-degree murder and is awaiting extradition to Mecklenburg County.

CMPD said the investigation into the shooting is currently ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly with a Homicide Detective.

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