Angel Vasquez Munguia, a 29-year-old Hispanic male from Indianapolis, was fatally shot outside a residence in the 4100 block of Bonita Drive in Middletown, Ohio, on April 3, 2021. The incident occurred when there was a knock on the door, and the suspect, Tomas Prieto Morales, did not answer but went outside instead. Vasquez-Munguia was armed at the time he was shot, and a gun was found with him.
Following the shooting, Middletown police issued an arrest warrant for Morales, a 52-year-old
Hispanic male, on charges of murder. Morales was believed to have fled the scene and was later seen on a traffic camera in Texas before the vehicle was driven back to Middletown by someone else. Despite extensive searches, Morales remained at large, and authorities issued a national "be on the lookout" call.
The investigation into Vasquez-Munguia's death revealed that Morales had spoken to family members by phone after the shooting but turned off his phone afterward. Detectives continued to search for Morales, believing he might be attempting to flee to Mexico. The case remains open, with authorities urging anyone with information on Morales' whereabouts to come forward.
The tragic death of Angel Vasquez Munguia has left the community in Middletown on edge, with police continuing to seek justice for the young man and his family. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are still working to gather enough evidence to bring Morales to justice.
