Houston Capital Murder Suspect Apprehended in Laredo After Years on the Run

LAREDO, Texas – A woman wanted for capital murder in Houston since 2022 was arrested in Laredo on Wednesday morning, authorities said. Elizabeth Rodriguez, 21, was taken into custody by the Laredo Police Department, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force.

Details of the Arrest and Charges

Laredo police officials stated that Rodriguez was served with the arrest warrant near the intersection of Vicente Street and South New York Avenue in Laredo . She is one of six suspects connected to a home invasion that resulted in the deaths of two men and the assault of a third .

The 2022 Houston Home Invasion

The incident occurred on January 21, 2022, at a residence on Avenue Q in Houston. According to police reports, multiple masked individuals entered the home and began shooting and assaulting the occupants .

The victims were identified as 37-year-old Apolonio Alvarado and 41-year-old Juan Ramirez. Both men were hospitalized in critical condition. Alvarado was pronounced dead at the hospital, and Ramirez succumbed to his injuries on June 1, 2023 . A third victim was treated for injuries and released.

Other Suspects in the Case

Five other suspects have already been charged in connection with the shooting: Victorya Ruby Venegas, 22; Jozalyn Lawrence, 24; Jacob Lee St John, 24; Raul Gallegos, 23; and Damien Vega, 22 . Authorities reported that St. John was arrested on December 9, 2025, and Lawrence has also been charged. Venegas is currently in federal custody on unrelated charges and will be extradited to Harris County. Gallegos and Vega were apprehended by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on separate charges .

Current Status and Next Steps

Rodriguez was booked into the Webb County Jail on the capital murder charge and is currently being held without bond . It remains unclear when her first court appearance will be.

The Source: Laredo Police Department news release, previous FOX 26 reporting