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Harris County murder suspect added to DPS' 10 Most-Wanted Fugitives list

Javier Cortez, Jr., 30, allegedly shot a man in the leg, abdomen and head on April 8, 2010. Police said Cortez has a violent criminal history and is an affiliate of the Houston Tango Blast gang.
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HOUSTON -- A Harris County man wanted for murder is the latest addition to theTexas DPS'10 Most-Wanted Fugitives list.

Javier Cortez, Jr., 30, allegedly shot a man in the leg, abdomen and head on April 8, 2010.

Police said Cortez has a violent criminal history and is an affiliate of the Houston Tango Blast gang.

His last known address was in Pasadena, and he was last seen driving a 1996 Chevy Impala with Texas plates 210 YDL.

Police said Cortez should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Cortez or any other of the 10 most-wanted fugitives is urged to call Texas Crime Stoppers at 1-800-252-8477.

Tips can also be submitted via text message by texting DPS plus your information to 274637. Click here to submit a tip online.

Information leading to the arrest of any of the most-wanted fugitives could earn a cash reward of up to $5,000.

Below are the remaining most-wanted fugitives:

Richard Zuniga, DOB 10-24-79, last known address: San Elizario-El Paso County. Wanted for capital murder in El Paso in 2009 and has been a fugitive since then. His criminal history includes aggravated assault with a gun and drug possession. He is a known gang affiliate.

Jose H. Morales, DOB 2-2-63, last known address: San Antonio. Wanted for failure to register as a sex offender. His criminal history includes sexual assault, possession of marijuana, assault, burglary and unlawfully carrying a weapon. He is a known gang affiliate.

Robert Barrera Jr., DOB 9-26-82, last known address: Austin. Wanted for obstructing police, escape and burglary of a habitation.

George Felix Deleon, DOB 11-16-69, last known address: El Paso. Wanted for parole violation. Deleon s criminal history includes convictions for arson, aggravated assault and homicide.

Gwen Komahcheet, DOB 9-17-50, last known address: Spring. Wanted for aggravated rape with a deadly weapon and failure to register as a sex offender.

Gaspar E. Loya III, DOB 6-20-74, last known address: Weslaco. Wanted for indecency with a child, burglary, failure to register as a sex offender, escape and unlawful flight.

Rene Morales Munoz, DOB 12-19-67, last known address: Laredo. Wanted for homicide, probation violations and possession of cocaine.

Leeroy Suarez, DOB 6-2-83, last known address: New Braunfels. Wanted for homicide, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful flight.

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