Murder victim named, warrant issued and manhunt ensues
By Dalton Sweat
Editor
According to police, an arrest warrant has been issued for the murder of Johnny Lee Saxon, 47, of Driftwood.
Authorities believe that Saxon was shot and killed by Louis Antonio Ramos Jr., of Driftwood, at around 8 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon in a home at 400 Todo Lane in the Rolling Oaks subdivision.
Police were called to the home for an assault in progress and arrived to find Saxon shot in the chest. Ramos fled the scene in a brown van. The van was recovered in the woods a short distance away, but Ramos has not been found. Authorities are searching the wooded area and have brought a K-9 unit in to assist.
A press release issued by the Hays County Sheriff's Office stated that Ramos had been shot twice and is believed to be armed with an unknown weapon.
A press conference has been scheduled for 12:30 p.m. in San Marcos. Updates will be given soon after.
Hays County Sheriff Press Release 11:15 a.m.
At approximately 8:30 a.m. this morning, Hays County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 100 block of Todo Lane in Driftwood, Texas, in reference to a possible sighting of the vehicle driven by the suspect involved in this case. Officers responded and found the vehicle secreted in a wooded area. The vehicle was secured and is being processed as evidence. The suspect:
Louis Antonio Ramos Jr, H/M , date of birth 02-16-1987
has not been located. A warrant has been issued for him for the murder of:
Johnny Lee Saxon, H/M, date of birth 11/16/1966
We are asking for the public’s help in the apprehension of Louis Ramos. (See attached photograph.) He has an EXTENSIVE criminal history and should be considered armed and dangerous. Please notify 911 immediately if you have any information regarding this case or Mr. Ramos’ whereabouts.
There will be a media conference at 12:30 p.m. today at the Hays County Sheriff’s Office located at 1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos, Texas. The information released thus far will be presented during the conference.
The case is currently under investigation. We will forward any additional information to the media outlets as it becomes available for dissemination. Anyone with information regarding this case should contact the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at 512-393-7896 and ask to speak with the Criminal Investigations Division or you may contact the Hays County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-324-TIPS (8477). You may also submit your information electronically from the link on the Hays County Crime Stoppers website or by using the free “TipSubmit” application from a smart phone. Should your information lead to the arrest and indictment of the suspect(s), you will be eligible for a CASH reward of up to $1,000. All calls are confidential and callers will remain anonymous. You do not have to give your name and you will not have to testify in court.
