Crime of the Week: Reward offered for help solving Perez murder

Crime Stoppers of Wichita Falls is asking for your help to solve the murder of Johnny Perez, according to a media release

Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers

Perez was found murdered July 15 in an apartment at Avalon Meadows Apartments in the 2600 block of Iowa Park Road, according to a media release. 

Perez, 22, was apparently shot to death, according to a previous Times Record News report. 

Police responded to Avalon Meadows about 4:42 p.m. July 15 to check welfare on a person in an apartment, according to the previous TRN story. 

More:WF Police investigate city’s seventh murder of the year

Officers found Perez dead in the seventh murder of the year, according to the story. 

Police have very little information about his killing and could use your help. 

Wichita Falls police investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Johnny Perez from a gunshot wound July 15, 2021.

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $2,500 if a tip leads to an arrest and the board approves the reward, according to a media release. 

If you have any information on this felony crime or any other, call Crime Stoppers at 940-322-9888, 24 hours a day.

The number for long-distance callers is 800-322-9888. 

You never have to give your name when giving a tip, according to wfcrime.com.

You can also submit a tip on the Crime Stoppers of Wichita Falls’ website

In addition, residents can download the P3 Intel app to their Apple and Android phones to provide tips to the authorities on fugitives and crimes.  

More:Sexual abuse victim: ‘I am stronger because of this case’

Trish Choate, enterprise watchdog reporter for the Times Record News, covers education, courts, breaking news, politics and more. Contact Trish with news tips at tchoate@gannett.com. Her Twitter handle is @Trishapedia

Source