Amarillo police: Suspect arrested, accused of killing elderly man in early February

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Published: Apr. 7, 2023 at 1:16 PM CDT|Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 5:12 PM CDT
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo police said today that they arrested a suspect accused of killing an elderly man in early February.

Amarillo Police Department said 35-year-old Rafael Munoz is now facing a murder charge after 79-year-old Quentin Voltairi died on Feb. 10.

APD said on Feb. 2, Voltairi was left with life-threatening injuries after an assault. He later died from his injuries on Feb. 10.

Munoz was initially charged with aggravated assault and was booked into the Potter County jail.

After Voltairi died, police obtained a warrant for murder and arrested Munoz.

APD Homicide Unit is investigating the incident.