ICE Seattle arrests fugitive from El Salvador wanted in home country for murder

SEATTLE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Jose Marin-Lozano, 47, a citizen of El Salvador wanted in his home country for a variety of charges to include homicide, Feb. 11 in Seattle.

Marin-Lozano entered the United States on an unknown date or location without inspection by an immigration official. El Salvador issued an arrest warrant for Marin-Lozano for aggravated homicide on Sept. 21, 2020 and on June 9, 2021, issued a second arrest warrant for aggravated homicide, proposition, and conspiracy in the crime of aggravated homicide.

“ICE will continue to act quickly when we learn of cases like this in our community,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Seattle Field Office Director Drew H. Bostock. “This arrest highlights the important work our officers do on a daily basis.”

Marin-Lozano will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

Members of the public can report immigration crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.gov)