Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of Snowplow Driver Has Fled U.S.: Police

ELLICOTT CITY, MD — Howard County Police have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect wanted in the January 2024 killing of a snowplow driver in Ellicott City.

Alexander Molina Rodriguez, 25, of Gwynn Oak, is wanted for first-degree murder and firearm violations in the death of Alex Ramirez Garcia, 37, of Gwynn Oak. Garcia was working as a private snowplow driver clearing the parking lot of Children's Manor Montessori School located in the 4400 block of Montgomery Road when he was shot, according to police.

A citizen found Garcia outside of his vehicle in the parking lot at 8:43 a.m. on Jan. 17, 2024. During their investigation, police determined he was shot around 5 a.m. He was taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital and died in the overnight, the police department reported.

Video surveillance of Rodriguez’s vehicle and evidence found at the scene led detectives to identify him as the suspect. Garcia and Rodriguez knew each another and police believe the shooting was targeted, the police department stated.

Detectives have learned Rodriguez is not currently in the United States. If he returns, he will be arrested on the open homicide warrant, the Howard County Police Department stated.

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