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Fugitive: August home invasion suspect on the run
Posted: 03.01.2013 at 1:34 PM
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Starr County Sheriff's Department: Ricardo Benitez
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Starr County Sheriff’s Department said a man, wanted for a home invasion in August, is still on the run.

Authorities are looking for Ricardo Benitez, who invaded a home with several others in Garceno, just West of Roma.

During the home invasion, the homeowners struggled with the suspects and shots were fired.

One victims was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Two suspects from the case have been caught since then.

Benitez has five active felony warrants. Four for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one for burglary of habitation with intent to commit a felony.

Benitez is wanted by the Starr County Violent Crime Unit Task Force.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to contact  487-5571

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