The FBI has added a new name to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list: Alvaro Israel Alvarado, a 35-year-old Oregon man who is accused of killing three people in a shooting spree in Portland last year. Alvarado is considered armed and dangerous, and the FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to his arrest.
Background
According to the FBI, Alvarado is a member of the MS-13 gang, a transnational criminal organization that operates in several countries, including the United States. He has a long criminal history, including convictions for assault, robbery, and drug trafficking. He also has several tattoos on his face, neck, and chest, which may help identify him.
On November 15, 2023, Alvarado allegedly opened fire at a crowded shopping mall in Portland, killing three people and injuring several others. He then fled the scene in a stolen car, which was later found abandoned. The motive for the shooting is unknown, but the FBI believes it may be related to a gang dispute or a personal vendetta.
Investigation
The FBI, along with the Portland Police Bureau and the Oregon State Police, launched a massive manhunt for Alvarado, but he managed to evade capture. The FBI received several tips from the public, but none of them led to his whereabouts. The FBI also issued a federal arrest warrant for Alvarado, charging him with three counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, and one count of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
On January 29, 2024, the FBI announced that Alvarado had been added to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, joining nine other notorious criminals who are sought by the agency. The FBI hopes that by increasing the publicity and the reward for Alvarado, someone will come forward with information that will help locate and apprehend him.
Conclusion
Alvaro Israel Alvarado is one of the most wanted fugitives in the United States, and the FBI is asking for the public’s help in finding him. Anyone with information about his location is urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. The FBI warns that Alvarado should not be approached, as he is considered extremely dangerous and may be armed. The FBI also reminds the public that anyone who harbors or assists Alvarado may face criminal charges as well.