LUFKIN, Texas — The Lufkin Police Department has arrested a double-murder suspect who was considered "armed and extremely dangerous" prior to his capture.
According to the LPD, Michael "Mike" Rodriguez, 28, of Lufkin, was wanted for capital murder in the deaths of Carolyn Price, 68, and Cecil Sheffield, 77.
A family member found the elderly couple dead in their home around 2 p.m. Thursday in the 100 block of Home Ave.
"By late yesterday, the investigation led detectives to Rodriguez as the suspect," the LPD said in a statement.
Rodriguez has a history of violence with 18 prior Angelina County arrests on charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, engaging in organized criminal activity, possession of a controlled substance, assault/family violence and DWI.
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