FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a domestic violence-related homicide after a young woman was found dead in her Richmond home Monday morning.

Authorities say the body of Anyi Montealegre Izquierdo, 23, was found at a residence in the 5400 block of FM 762 around 8:41 a.m.

Jhon Vanegas Romero (courtesy Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office)

Jhon Vanegas Romero, 24, lived with the victim at the time of the incident and was identified as a suspect.

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Later Monday evening, authorities received a potential lead on Romero’s whereabouts, leading to a nighttime search by SWAT teams in the 2200 block of Richmond Street in Needville. Despite extensive search efforts, Romero has yet to be located.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at (281) 342-8477. Authorities are asking the public to exercise caution and avoid approaching Romero if he is seen.