LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department is continuing its investigation into the city’s fifth homicide of the year where a 19-year-old was shot and killed outside an apartment complex.

Police posted pictures of a white Chevy SUV that is believed to be connected to the case.

The incident happened on Tuesday, October 3, in the early morning hours at around 2:45 a.m., when authorities received a call regarding gunshots outside an apartment complex at the 2300 block of East Stewart Street.

When officers got to the scene, they found the body of 19-year-old Michael Torres Jr. with apparent gunshot injuries. Torres was pronounced dead at the scene.

If you have any information on the location or owner of the vehicle, you are urged to call Laredo Police at 956-795-2800 or Crime Stoppers at 956-727-TIPS.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man is behind bars after being accused of stalking and robbing his ex-wife.

Luis Angel Villarreal-Muñoz was arrested yesterday morning after Laredo police responded to the intersection of Shiloh Drive and San Dario Avenue.

There, a woman told officers that she recognized the same model of truck her ex-husband drove.

The woman says that the truck blocked her from leaving and when the suspect got out, he was verbally aggressive to her and grabbed her belongings before taking off.

When police arrived at the scene it didn’t take them long to find Muñoz.

Ofc. Jose Espinoza said, “Shortly after, she called the Laredo Police Department to report the incident, and as she was speaking to the officers, the same suspect vehicle approached the scene and officers were made aware that this individual was the, in fact, the suspect and was placed under arrest for stalking and robbery charges.”

Villarreal Muñoz was taken to LPD headquarters for booking and processing before being taken to the Webb County Jail.

LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - It’s beginning to look a lot like fall outside with gloomy skies and cooler conditions.

While the change in weather is welcomed, it’s time for South Texans to factor in these changes when driving.

On Tuesday, the Laredo Police Department shared some important tips for drivers to keep in mind, especially during inclement weather.

Some of the recommendations include slowing down and keeping a safe distance, rainy conditions reduce tire traction, so it takes longer to stop on wet roads.

It’s also important to turn on your headlights to increase visibility, use your turning signal, brake gently, defog your windows and avoid driver over large puddles.

Police say if hydroplaning happens to you, try to stay calm, ease off the gas pedal and steer toward the direction of the skid.

According to Investigator Joe Baeza, drivers tend to forget that they need to adjust their driving practices to the conditions outside.

“That’s the whole issue that we’re having here as to why people are zigzagging in inclement weather,” said Baeza. “It was blinding rainy one of these last days, last week and people were still driving pretty fast for the conditions, so people need to learn to adjust their driving habits to avoid an accident.”

Baeza also reminds drivers to avoid flooded areas, turn around and don’t drown.

It’s also important to plan ahead and check for any reports of road closures before leaving to your destination.

LAREDO, TX (KGNS) - In light of the new illegal street racing laws in Texas that were passed last month, the City of Laredo is looking into ways to allocate resources for the Laredo Police Department to be able to crackdown on street racing.

Dr. Tyler King, who represents District Six said street racing is very common in his area, especially during residential areas. Dr. King said he is looking into a Fort Worth Ordinance that is used to penalize not only the racers but also spectators who take part in these illegal events.

“The main issue is that of course it’s happening in our residential neighborhoods on city streets, and we are attacking the issue but then it gets moved to another place,” said Dr. King.

It is not known how the city plans to tackle the issues on a wider scale, but Dr. King said they have targeted the area of Juan Escutia Boulevard in the San Isidro neighborhood.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - One east Laredo resident says it only took two minutes for over $4,500 of tools to be stolen from his company truck.

It happened around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Las Misiones Neighborhood.

The resident says his cameras caught two individuals pull up to his house, unlock a toolbox on the back of his truck, and get away with a couple of thousand dollars worth of tools.

The man, who wished to remain anonymous, offered one piece of advice that could help others avoid a similar situation.

“I got to start from scratch again trying to buy all these tools, trying to get all these tools from all over the place,” the anonymous victim told us. “The cops told me if I marked my tools --yes, I did mark my tools--so there is a better chance to get my tools back. The only thing I recommend is any tools that you guys buy--brand new, doesn’t matter if it’s a small one, doesn’t matter if its an old tool, or a brand new tool--mark them with your initials.”

Along with help from the police, the victim says he has hired a private investigator to help retrieve his tools.

The resident says that his case is part of an uptick of theft in the neighborhood that started two months ago.