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May 18, 2024

Police searching for man suspected of homicide, robbery

Fernando Ramirez-Hernandez

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Metro Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man suspected of murder and robbery.

Officers arrived at Fort Apache Avenue and Blue Diamond Road about 7:53 p.m. Aug. 2 after someone called about a possible body.

Police found a 27-year-old man, later identified as Hector Escobar-Rizo, who had died of a gunshot wound.

Homicide and robbery detectives have obtained a search warrant charging 40-year-old Fernando Ramirez-Hernandez with murder with a deadly weapon and robbery.

Police are asking for the public's help to locate Ramirez-Hernandez, who should be considered armed and dangerous, authorities said.

Anyone with any information about the incident is being asked to call Metro's Homicide Section at (702) 838-3521, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555.

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