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FBI searching for North Carolina teen murder suspect

The FBI is searching is searching for a North Carolina teenage murder suspect they believe may have fled to Mexico.
<p>Alejandro Castillo (Photo: FBI)</p>

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The FBI is searching is searching for a North Carolina teenage murder suspect they believe may have fled to Mexico.

Alejandro Castillo, 18, is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a female coworker in North Carolina.

Alejandro Castillo (Photo: FBI)

When the victim's body was discovered in August, investigators say they received information that Castillo fled to Mexico with an accomplice.

Officials say Castillo was seen crossing into Mexico and may still be there. They believe he may have traveled into El Salvador. Castillo's accomplice later surrendered to law enforcement.

The County Court of Mecklenburg issued an arrest warrant for Castillo in November after he was charged with murder. The 18-year-old has also been charged federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

Authorities believe Castillo is armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to contact FBI Charlotte at 704-672-6100 or Charlotte-Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

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