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Pecos police identify suspect in double murder

Officers say they have a potential suspect but he has not been caught yet.

PECOS, Texas — Pecos police are investigating a double murder that took place Thursday evening.

Dispatch received a call just after 8 p.m. on October 24 asking for EMS assistance for two people who had been shot.

Upon arrival at the 800 block of South Mesquite, officers found a man and a woman. Both had suffered gun shot wounds and were already dead.

Investigators determined the woman was a resident of the house, and the man who made the phone call to police also lived there.

Officers say they are searching for Arthur Ortiz Gallegos. Gallegos is 5'6" and weighs about 210 pounds. He has multiple tattoos, including the name "Rosa" under a rose on his neck and the letters "EME" on the top of his left hand.

Credit: DPS
Credit: DPS

Police believe he is in possession of a semi-automatic handgun, though he does not have any known vehicles. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

Gallegos has ties to Midland, Odessa and Lubbock, and police believe he may be attempting to flee to Mexico.

If you have information regarding Gallegos, contact the Pecos Police Department at (432) 445-4911, or call Pecos Crime Stoppers at (432) 445-9898 to leave an anonymous tip.

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