19-year-old wanted for murder

John Marcos Araniva is wanted for murder (Image courtesy of Crime Stoppers of Houston)

HOUSTON – Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division need the public’s assistance locating a man wanted for murder.

On Wednesday, Feb. 23, at approximately 11:30 p.m., John Araniva, 19, was involved in a shooting in the 300 block of Rosamond St. in Houston, Texas.

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During the incident, Araniva shot and killed the victim then fled the location traveling westbound on Rosamond St, Crime Stoppers of Houston said in a release.

Araniva is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5′04″, 165 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to 5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect(s) in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.


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