Arrest made in Altus homicide

Altus (OK) Police have arrested a Texas man in connection to the shooting death of Cory Daniel Bustamante, 18, on Sept. 24.

JASON AMADOR

Jason Amador, 18, is being held at the Jackson County Jail on charges of First Degree Murder and Robbery.

After driving from Texas to Altus, Amador and Bustamante met with a third man, who has yet to be positively identified. Police believe Amador was a passenger in the vehicle, in which the shooting victim, Cory Daniel Bustamante, was killed.

After the shooting, Amador exited the vehicle and ran from the scene.

Investigators continue their search for the unidentified person, who they believe is the person responsible for Bustamante’s death.

Police are asking anyone with information about the homicide to contact he Altus police department at 580 482-4121 or the Altus/Jackson County Crime Stoppers at 580 482 8477 (TIPS). If the information you provide results in the arrest and conviction of the person responsible, you could be eligible for a substantial reward.