FREDERICKSBURG, Texas – Police in Fredericksburg, Texas are on the hunt for an armed and dangerous suspect who killed a bystander during a robbery on Tuesday night. The incident occurred at the Kwikcheck Convenience Store on South State Highway 16, where 48-year-old Arthur Cortez was fatally shot by a man wearing a skull mask who then demanded money from the clerk before fleeing the scene.
Surveillance footage captured the suspect entering the store and later donning the skull mask in the back before shooting Cortez and robbing the store. The victim, who was not an employee of the store, unfortunately succumbed to his injuries despite efforts by officers to administer first aid. However, the clerk was unharmed and the suspect managed to escape on foot with the stolen cash.
While details on the relationship between the victim and the suspect are still unclear, authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The suspect has been described as a man wearing a dark-colored hooded long-sleeve shirt or lightweight jacket, a ball cap, blue jeans, and gloves while carrying a duffel bag.
Local police expressed their condolences to the victim’s family and assured the community that they are committed to identifying and bringing the suspect to justice. Anyone with information pertaining to the robbery is encouraged to reach out to the Fredericksburg Police Department at (830) 997-7585 and ask to speak to a Detective.
In summary, the deadly robbery that occurred in Fredericksburg, Texas has left authorities on the lookout for a dangerous suspect. The victim, Arthur Cortez, tragically lost his life during the robbery, and the community is urged to come forward with any information that may help in identifying the perpetrator.