Crime
24-year-old Marcos Criddle killed after shooting in Ector County, suspect Anthony Manarite arrested
Authorities arrested Manarite shortly after the incident, and he is currently being held as the investigation continues.
The Ector County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) has shared additional details about a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, resulting in one death.
According to ECSO, the suspect in custody has been identified as 27-year-old Anthony Bernardino Cortez Manarite.
Authorities arrested Manarite shortly after the incident, and he is currently being held as the investigation continues.
The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Marcos Criddle, and his family has been notified of his passing.
ECSO is encouraging any residents with information about the incident to reach out to local law enforcement. Those who may have relevant details can contact the Ector County Sheriff’s Office at 432-335-3050.
The incident took place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, around 5:24 a.m. when ECSO responded to a call about a gunshot victim located in the 3500 block of Flint Ave.
Upon arrival, officers found a male victim who was then transported to Medical Center Hospital. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
At the scene, deputies detained a suspect and recovered a firearm believed to have been used in the shooting.
The suspect was taken to the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, where he reportedly admitted to shooting the victim during an interview.
While the names of both individuals involved were initially withheld for further investigation, ECSO has now released the identities of the suspect and victim.
The Ector County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the incident, and additional updates will be provided as more details emerge.
The Chicago Police Department has charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman at a CTA Green Line station on Thursday afternoon.
Willi Holmes, 54, faces one felony count of first-degree murder following the death of 25-year-old Emily Carlson.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at the Central Avenue Green Line station.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Carlson was with another individual when a verbal altercation broke out involving Holmes.
The argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Holmes allegedly produced a knife and stabbed Carlson in the back.
Holmes then fled the scene.
Emergency medical personnel responded, and Carlson was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Chicago police officers quickly located and arrested Holmes shortly after the attack.
A weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered at the time of his arrest.
Sources indicated that the altercation began on the station platform and continued onto the street.
Holmes is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Saturday.
The investigation remains ongoing.