Deputies searching for man suspected of killing woman in Fort Bend County

RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) — Authorities in Fort Bend County are searching for a suspect in a deadly domestic violence incident on Monday night.

Deputies with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office were called to a home at the 5400 block of FM 762 in Richmond around 8:40 a.m. Monday morning. Deputies found a woman who was declared dead at the home.

The victim was identified as Anyi Montealegre Izquierdo, 23. The suspect, identified as Jhon Vanegas Romero, lived in the home, authorities said. The investigation became a homicide related to domestic violence.

Later Monday, deputies received information that Romero was spotted in an area of the 2200 block of Richmond Street in Needville. SWAT teams searched the area, but there was no sign of him.

Anyone with information on Romero’s whereabouts is urged to contact Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers: (281) 342-TIPS (8477). The FBCSO warns to use caution and do not attempt contact with Romero.

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