SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Gabriel Calixto, the fugitive wanted for the 2023 murder of 24-year-old Emma Shafer has been arrested.

The Sangamon County State's Attorney said in an Aug. 28 press release that Calixto was arrested in Mexico.

In July 2023, police responded to the 1000 block of S. 8th Street after a call from a woman saying her brother had injured his girlfriend.

When they arrived, officers found Shafer stabbed to death. A short time later, a warrant was issued for Calixto's arrest.

State's Attorney John Milhiser said Calixto will be extradited back to the United States.

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