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Published on September 11, 2024
Federal Agents Collaborate with Delaware County Officers to Locate Suspected Murderer in Columbus VicinitySource: Delaware County Sheriff’s Office

The manhunt continues across Delaware County and beyond as federal agents join the pursuit to apprehend a man wanted for a fatal shooting. Bruno Vasquez Munguia, aged 35, is the primary suspect in the murder of Efrain Andrande Jimenez, as detailed in a recent update from the Delaware County Sheriff's Office. The NBC4i report specifies that Munguia has distinguishing marks, including two fresh cuts on his face and a large scar on his right bicep.

Authorities have advised the public not to approach Munguia, described as "armed and dangerous," and to instead contact law enforcement immediately if they spot him. The U.S. Marshals have teamed up with local deputies in the search, with Munguia believed to be hiding in the Columbus area or perhaps even Indiana. In a statement obtained by ABC6, authorities released updated photos of the suspect and reiterated the danger he poses to the public.

Amidst the ongoing investigation and search efforts, the Delaware County Sheriff's Office released a 911 call that was placed early Sunday morning following the incident. This call contributed to the identification of Jimenez as the victim, a 31-year-old man found slain outside a residence on Norton-Waldo Road in Marlboro Township. According to a WBNS, authorities quickly acted following the killing, issuing a warrant for Munguia's arrest.

Although initial reports misstated Munguia's age as 22, authorities have since corrected his age to 35. The witness who called 911 described hearing yelling followed by gunshots, according to information shared by NBC4i. As the U.S. Marshals intensify their efforts in coordination with local law enforcement, communities in and around Delaware County find themselves on high alert as the search for Munguia continues.