Longmont Murder Suspect Richard Martinez Arrested In New Mexico

LONGMONT, Colo. (CBS4)- A man wanted in a deadly shooting in Longmont has been arrested outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Police say Richard Martinez was involved in a murder on the morning of June 3.

Richard Martinez (credit: Longmont Police)

Last Friday, New Mexico law enforcement agencies worked with Longmont police to track him down. After a pursuit, Martinez's van was stopped and he ran from the scene.

Martinez, 33, was captured a short time later and taken into custody. He is suspected of first-degree murder and will be extradited back to Colorado.

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