Fourth Gunman Captured

Suspect Arrested on Capital Murder Charge

Universal City, TX - Mark Zendejas, 17, was arrested today by members of the United States Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF) in Universal City, TX. An arrest warrant was issued pursuant to an investigation by the San Antonio Police Department Homicide Unit (SAPD), where it is alleged that Zendejas committed capital murder.

On April 13, 2016, members of the LSFTF initiated an investigation in locating and apprehending Zendejas. Through investigative efforts and extensive surveillance, task force officers observed Zendejas exit a house in the 400 block of East Lindbergh Boulevard, in Universal City, TX. After a short foot pursuit, task force officers identified themselves, apprehended Zendejas, and took him into custody. Zendejas was also found in possession of a 9 millimeter handgun.

On January 26, 2016, Zendejas and 3 other suspects were allegedly involved in the robbery and shooting death of a victim at an apartment complex located in the 8600 block of Fairhaven, on the northwest side of San Antonio. Reports stated that a group of men were standing in the parking lot and a verbal altercation erupted. Gunshots soon followed and the victim was later found dead at the scene from receiving multiple gunshot wounds. After a thorough investigation by SAPD Homicide detectives, a warrant was issued for Zendejas’ arrest. The 3 other suspects had been previously arrested, but Zendejas remained a fugitive on the run until his arrest today.

Zendejas is currently being held in custody at the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

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