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Suspect Arrested for Ector County Murder
Jose Luis Dominguez Jr. apprehended in Midland after January homicide
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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30-year-old Jose Luis Dominguez Jr., a suspect wanted for murder in Ector County, was arrested on Friday in Midland, Texas. Dominguez Jr. was wanted in connection with a January homicide in Ector County, where deputies responded to reports of shots fired and found an adult male dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
Why it matters
This arrest is significant as it brings a suspected murderer into custody, potentially providing some closure for the victim's family and community. The collaboration between multiple law enforcement agencies also demonstrates the coordinated efforts to apprehend dangerous suspects.
The details
According to the Ector County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded around 6:24 p.m. on January 13 to the 16000 block of Snow Moon Avenue after reports of shots being fired. At the scene, deputies found an adult male dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Members of the Texas Anti-Gang Center Permian Basin, along with deputies from the Midland County Sheriff's office, and the United States Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, assisted Ector County Sheriffs with the arrest of Dominguez Jr. on Friday in the 4700 block of Shadlyane Drive in Midland.
- On January 13, 2026, deputies responded to reports of shots fired in Ector County.
- On February 28, 2026, Dominguez Jr. was arrested in Midland.
The players
Jose Luis Dominguez Jr.
A 30-year-old suspect wanted for murder in Ector County.
Ector County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that responded to the January homicide and led the investigation.
Texas Anti-Gang Center Permian Basin
The law enforcement task force that assisted in the arrest of Dominguez Jr.
Midland County Sheriff's Office
The local law enforcement agency that assisted in the arrest of Dominguez Jr.
United States Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force
The federal law enforcement task force that assisted in the arrest of Dominguez Jr.
What’s next
Dominguez Jr. will be held in the Ector County Sheriff's Office Detention Center to await trial for the January homicide.
The takeaway
This arrest demonstrates the collaborative efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies to apprehend a suspected murderer and bring him to justice, highlighting the importance of cross-jurisdictional cooperation in addressing serious crimes.
