An 18-year-old Texas fugitive did not remain under the radar for long. Donovan Berry was apprehended at a Buffalo apartment on Tuesday, bringing an end to a cross-state investigation for an alleged December 2025 shooting in El Paso. According to law enforcement reports, federal and regional officials moved into the neighborhood to arrest Berry, who is currently being held locally.
According to WGRZ, Berry is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly shooting a security guard at an El Paso pub in December 2025. Marshals informed the outlet they moved in on Tuesday after receiving a tip from the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force that Berry might have fled to the Buffalo region. In a statement, the Marshals thanked the New York State Police, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, the Buffalo Police Department, and Akron police for their assistance in apprehending Berry.
The US Marshals often rely on tip-driven, multi-agency operations to track down fugitives, a technique that the agency claims has resulted in thousands of arrests across the country. Past enforcement initiatives by the United States Marshals Service demonstrate how task forces and local partners pool information, communicate leads, and move rapidly once a suspect’s whereabouts are determined.
Berry is being held at the Erie County Holding Center as local officials investigate the arrest and consult with Texas authorities about a possible transfer or extradition. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office describes the Holding Center as the county’s primary intake facility for arrests made in the city, and those arrested on out-of-state warrants are frequently booked there while paperwork is processed. Berry is normally transferred back to El Paso to face the charges after Texas prosecutors file any necessary transfer paperwork.
Public tips can make or break fugitive cases, and the Marshals have an online tip portal on the US Marshals Service website to encourage persons with information to use legitimate channels. Officials have not disclosed any information regarding Berry’s case; this story will be updated as new information becomes available.
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