TRACY, Calif. – A man suspected of the 2019 death of a woman in Tracy has been apprehended in Mexico and is awaiting extradition, according to local authorities. Antonio Flores-Cuellar was arrested by a U.S. Marshals Service team on Thursday for the killing of 18-year-old Andrea Cervantes on June 22, 2019.

Police responded to a 911 call on the night of the incident and discovered Cervantes deceased inside an apartment. Detectives determined she was the victim of a homicide based on evidence found at the scene. During the investigation, Flores-Cuellar, then 41 years old, was identified as the suspect in the killing. Authorities also revealed that the victim and the suspect were familiar with each other.

Following his arrest, Flores-Cuellar was booked into a jail in Mexico, where he awaits extradition to the United States. It is unclear when he will be brought back to face charges in connection with Cervantes’ death.

The arrest brings a sense of closure to the case, as law enforcement agencies worked tirelessly to track down the suspect. With the apprehension of Flores-Cuellar, authorities are one step closer to obtaining justice for the victim and her family. The extradition process will now ensure that the suspect faces the consequences of his alleged actions.