Terry Rivera, left, the man accused of murdering 12-year-old Carlos Fernandez, his ex-girlfriend’s son, right, was arrested Monday at the U.S. border with Mexico, the sheriff’s office said. (Harris County (Tex.) Sheriff’s Office)
Authorities at the U.S.-Mexico border have arrested the man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend’s 12-year-old son as he broke into an apartment in Houston, Texas .
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced the arrest Monday night on X (formerly known as Twitter). Terry Rivera, 27, had an arrest warrant for capital murder in the March 4 death of Carlos Fernandez.
“Outstanding work by all. May 12-year-old Carlos Fernandez Rest In Peace,” Gonzalez tweeted.
Gonzalez said authorities at the Brownsville Port of Entry detained Rivera. He’s currently being held at the Cameron County Jail.
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On Sunday, police arrested Rivera’s mother, Alva Cornejo, 51, for hindering apprehension for allegedly helping her son elude arrest in the days after the shooting.