A La Mesa man who was wanted on murder charges after he allegedly shot his uncle over the weekend is in custody Tuesday morning, awaiting extradition back to Doña Ana County.
On May 21, Jacob Soliz, 35, had reportedly been involved in an ongoing dispute with his uncle, 49-year-old Alberto Soliz. Both men shared a residence in the 100 block of Rosario in La Mesa.
According to a witness, Alberto Soliz returned home to find his nephew waiting for him. A confrontation ensued and Jacob Soliz allegedly shot his uncle with a handgun.
Doña Ana County Sheriff’s detectives who responded to the incident found the victim’s body on the property. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A warrant was issued for Jacob Soliz on Saturday night. Tuesday morning, Soliz turned himself in to authorities in Anthony, TX and was booked at the El Paso County Detention Center on the sheriff’s department warrant for his arrest, charging him with an open count of murder.
Information from Doña Ana County