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UPDATE: Police issue alert for alleged Kansas murder suspect

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities are searching for a 25-year-old man for questioning in the death of his girlfriend in Wichita.

Juan Carlos Caballeros-Yescas -photos courtesy Wichita Police

Police say that a first-degree murder warrant has been issued for 25-year-old Juan Carlos Caballeros-Yescas.

He was in a relationship with 41-year-old Lucy Mojica, who died Saturday at a Wichita hospital after being found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Police say Caballeros-Yescas is believed to be driving a black 2010 Volkswagen Beetle with a Minnesota license plate 119TDG.

Lt. Jason Stephens says investigator determined Caballeros left Kansas after the shooting but returned to Wichita and robbed a person he knew at gunpoint.

Police have received tips that Caballeros may have fled to Texas or Mexico.

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SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a weekend murder and asking for help to locate a suspect.

On Sunday, authorities issued a warrant for 25-year-old, Juan Carlos Caballeros-Yescas, for first-degree murder. Caballeros is believed to be driving a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle with Minnesota license tag number 119TDG.

Just before 12:30 p.m. Saturday, police responded to a shooting at 531 W. 17th Street North in Wichita, according to officer Paul Cruz.

Officers located a 41-year-old woman with multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to the hospital and died from her injuries.

The victim and Caballeros were in a relationship, according to Cruz.

Juan Carlos Caballeros-Yescas should be considered armed and dangerous. If anyone sees Caballeros, please call 911 immediately and do not approach him.

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