Murder suspect captured in Mexico

Juvencio Solorzano, 22, was arrested in Mexico by U.S. Marshals after evading capture for nearly five years. He has been extradited to Dallas and charged with capital murder.

The 2021 killing of Sergio Maas

On December 1, 2021, Solorzano allegedly shot 22-year-old Sergio Maas outside his apartment after Maas confronted a group stealing his car's catalytic converter. Maas died at the scene.

How the shooting unfolded

Maas heard noise around his Toyota Sequoia, activated the alarm from his balcony, and shouted at the group. A witness heard someone say "die dog" followed by three to five gunshots before Maas fell back into his apartment.

Accomplice already sentenced

Isabel Campbell was arrested in 2022 for her role in the crime. She pleaded guilty to murder and is serving a 10-year prison sentence. It remains unclear if other suspects face charges.

Marshals tracked him across the border

The U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force located Solorzano in Mexico and worked with Mexican authorities to apprehend him without confrontation. Acting U.S. Marshal Sean Malecha credited strong cross-border cooperation.

“We have a really good relationship with the Republic of Mexico, their government, in locating and apprehending dangerous fugitives that are wanted in the United States.”

Solorzano had prior arrest history

Records show Solorzano had more than 15 previous arrests in Dallas County dating back to 2019, before the 2021 murder that led to his five-year fugitive status.