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MPD identifies 2nd suspect in fatal shooting

The 21-year-old was arrested by Midland Police

MIDLAND, Texas — UPDATE: 

Midland Police have identified a second suspect, Josiah Isam, for the murder of Saul Murillo. 

A warrant has been issued and police are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact MPD.

Credit: Midland Police Department
Josiah Isam, black male, DOB 04/16/2001

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A man was found dead Saturday, Dec. 28 in the 500 block of S. Carver. 

The Midland Police Department received a call for shots fired around 3:45 P.M. that afternoon.

When they arrived, officers found the victim, Saul Luz Murillo, 25, dead in a back house behind the residence. 

According to police, the victim had two gunshot wounds from three suspects who fled the scene on foot. 

Detectives identified one of the suspects involved in the murder as Malik Jamal Jaquari Gordon, 21.

Credit: Midland County Sheriff's Office

A warrant for murder was issued for Gordon and he has been arrested.

Detectives and the crime scene unit responded to the scene where the body was located 

The next of kin has been notified and the investigation is ongoing.

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