LUFKIN, Texas — The Lufkin Police Department has issued a murder warrant for the man involved in Sunday night's shooting.
According to Lufkin PD, Kevin Lopez, 27, of Lufkin, is accused of killing 32-year-old Angel Sanchez. The shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Paul Avenue near the intersection of Arena Street.
After the victim was shot, Lopez, fled the scene. Sanchez was taken to a local hospital where he later died.
Police say according to witnesses, the other man present during the incident is believed to not have been directly involved in the shooting and is not considered a suspect.
Police believe the shooting began inside Sanchez’s vehicle, but they continue to investigation those details.
Lopez is described to stand at 5’5 and weighs 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
Lopez has ties to the Beaumont area, police believe he may have fled there.
Anyone with information on Lopez’s whereabouts is asked to call the Department at 936-639-TIPS or Crime Stoppers at 936-639-TIPS if they wish to remain anonymous.
