Luis Macedo
American fugitive
About Luis Macedo
Born 1988. Luis Macedo is an American.
Luis Macedo is an American former fugitive on parole who was wanted for the murder of 15-year-old Alex Arellano in Chicago, Illinois. On May 1, 2009, Arellano was beaten, shot, and set on fire by Latin Kings gang members after refusing to show a gang sign. Macedo, a member of Latin Kings, is said to have started the attack. Macedo was federally charged with fleeing to avoid prosecution. According to authorities, he was said to be living in Mexico (where he was eventually apprehended) or the southeastern United States.
Recent events and capture In 2016, Macedo was added to FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. He was captured on August 27, 2017, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico without incident.
Macedo was profiled on The Hunt with John Walsh episode '"Enemy Territory" which premiered October 15, 2017.
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Who is Luis Macedo?
American fugitive
When was Luis Macedo born?
Luis Macedo was born on 2 March 1988 in Illinois.
What nationality is Luis Macedo?
Luis Macedo is American.
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