LPD: Suspect who hit three women with vehicle in custody

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Laredo police have detained the suspect who they believe struck three female pedestrians in separate incidents Sunday morning.

"The person detained has voluntarily confessed to police about his participation in this case," LPD said. "Official charges are pending and will be finalized tonight.

"This arrest comes at the hard work of our patrol officers and ubiquitous detectives stopping at nothing to find this person and ending his assault on our community. We also thank our fellow law enforcement agencies for their endless support as well."

Early Sunday afternoon, LPD issued an advisory after three auto-pedestrian incidents were reported that morning. Laredo police said the same vehicle hit each of the three victims.

The incidents occurred about an hour apart from each other.

"These acts are being described as intentional in nature," LPD said.

The suspect car was described as a black 2000-2005 Oldsmobile Aurora with paper plates and dark tinted windows. The lone occupant was a male in his late 20s to early 30s. He has short hair and was described as wearing a white shirt.

The victims, who are in their 20s to mid-40s, were being treated for injuries at a local hospital. All three were women who were walking in the street when they were hit by the vehicle.

The auto-pedestrian incidents were reported at 7:56 a.m. in the 500 block of Washington Street; 9:58 a.m. at Guerrero Street and Milmo Avenue; and 10:48 a.m. in the 300 block of South Buena Vista Avenue.

Laredo police canvassed all areas of the city looking for the suspect vehicle.

"We have the entire resources of the Police Department working this case at present time. Remain cautious and alert," LPD had said in its advisory.