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Suspect in Sanford Gaming Center Killing Arrested in Texas

The 26-year-old is being held on a fugitive warrant pending an extradition decision.

Overview

  • Eugenio Bolainez Vanegas, 44, was found shot to death around 5:45 a.m. on Sept. 6 inside ETS Gaming on Lee Avenue, police said.
  • Sanford police said the shooting followed an altercation inside the gaming business.
  • A first-degree murder warrant had been issued for Wilser Joel Aragon Gutierrez, who was taken into custody in Houston.
  • Sanford police thanked Houston authorities and said Gutierrez will remain jailed while extradition is determined.
  • Relatives say Vanegas leaves a daughter and have launched a fundraiser for funeral and memorial costs, and the venue hosts console and VR gaming and event rentals.