FUGITIVE
CASE #: 2003-27
Carlos Alberto Mendez
Status:
Open
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Missing From:
Dallas, Texas
Summary:
Carlos Mendez is wanted for the homicide of Eraclio Ortiz. Authorities say that Carlos and 11 other members of a gang pulled up to an apartment complex in two vehicles. Carlos got out and walked towards two people with a gun. The two noticed the gun that Carlos had and tried to run away from him. Carlos chased after them and as one of the two tried to get inside an apartment room, Carlos allegedly fired several gunshots. Eraclio Ortiz, who looked through his window, was shot to death.
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As of this posting, Carlos’s murder case in Dallas County’s court records database is in open status with no filings since 2004. Carlos was publicized by North Texas Crime Stoppers in 2022. This confirms that he is unfortunately still at large. Considering Carlos has remained a fugitive for over 20 years, he has probably fled the U.S.
Additional Details:
Anyone with information on Carlos’s whereabouts should contact North Texas Crime Stoppers (to qualify for the potential reward) at 1-877-373-TIPS (8477). Carlos should be considered very dangerous. Please consider sharing this so that Eraclio’s family can get justice and answers in their loved one’s case.
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