Suspect Facing Manslaughter Charge
San Antonio, TX - Lars Erik Itzo, 48, was arrested this
afternoon by members of the United States Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive
Task Force (LSFTF) and the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), in San
Antonio, TX. An arrest warrant was issued pursuant to an investigation by the
SAPD, where it is alleged that Itzo committed manslaughter.
This afternoon, LSFTF officers initiated an investigation in
locating and apprehending Itzo. Through extensive surveillance and
investigative efforts, task force officers located Itzo in the 20000 block of
Highway 281 North. Task force officers identified themselves, made contact with
Itzo, and took him into custody without incident.
On October 10, 2015, Itzo allegedly shot and killed his wife
in the early morning hours at their home, after mistaking her for an intruder.
Reports stated that Itzo thought someone was breaking into their home so he
grabbed his gun, fired, and struck the victim once in the upper body. The
victim was identified as Deborah Kelly and was pronounced dead at the scene.
After a thorough investigation by SAPD Homicide detectives,
a warrant was issued today for Itzo’s arrest.
Itzo is currently being held in custody at the Bexar County
Sheriff’s Office.
Robert R. Almonte, United States Marshal for the Western
District of Texas, stated, “I’m thankful that our task force officers affected
this arrest quickly and safely while ensuring that no one was injured. This is
a very sensitive matter and I am confident that our justice system will handle
this case accordingly.”
Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force:
New Braunfels
Police Department
San Antonio Police
Department
San Antonio
Independent School District Police Department
Bexar County
Sheriff’s Office
Comal County
Sheriff’s Office
Bexar County Fire
Marshal’s Office
Bexar County
District Attorney’s Office
Texas Office of
The Attorney General
Texas Department
of Public Safety
Texas Department
of Criminal Justice – Office of the Inspector General
Immigration &
Customs Enforcement – Office of Detention & Removal
U.S. Marshals
Service
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