NMSP searching for Texas murder suspect

Jonathan Fjeld

NEW MEXICO – New Mexico State Police are searching for a Texas homicide suspect.

Kionne Lewis, 29, escaped on foot after his car hit stop sticks late Monday. Lewis escaped into a field near U.S. Highways 70 and 285 north of Roswell, which caused a part of U.S. Highway 285 to close as NMSP, Roswell police and Chaves County police searched for him.

Lewis is wanted for a homicide in Midland, Texas. NMSP describes him as armed and dangerous. Police are urging people to call 911 if they spot Lewis.

The suspect escaped law enforcement Monday night which caused Highway 285 near U.S. 70 to close.