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Man in custody following search near Alamosa, facing murder charge

Alamosa Police Department
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As of 6:47 p.m. Sunday, the City of Alamosa says law enforcement has taken Henry Corral into custody. A warrant for his arrest was issued Sunday for the following:

  • Criminal Attempt 1st Degree Murder x2
  • Murder in the 1st Degree
  • Tampering with physical evidence
  • Possession of weapon by previous offender
  • Criminal Attempt of Aggravated Robbery

The Alamosa Police Department has not released any information about the victims at this time. Based on the charges it would indicate that one person is dead following the shooting.

The police have not provided details of where he was taken into custody at this time.

News5 has reached out to multiple agencies regarding the shooting and is waiting to learn more from the Alamosa Police Department.

ORIGINAL STORY

Law enforcement in Alamosa was asking the public to keep an eye out for a man the agency says shot three people early Sunday morning.

According to the Alamosa Police Department, Henry Corral was wanted for his alleged involvement in shooting three people at the Sunset Inn Hotel. Police say they received the call around 2:00 a.m.

Police say Corral drove away from the scene and was involved in a crash on County Road 106 and 12 South. Corral allegedly attempted to steal another vehicle before running away on foot.

Police continued to search for him for most of the day, and around 40 officers, but are warning the public that he should be considered armed and dangerous.

Should you see him, police ask you to call 911 immediately.

News5 is working to learn more and will update this story as more information is available.

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