The convicted sex offender who stabbed a Miami-Dade County police detective in Texas has been killed.
According to the Southlake, Texas police department, Alberto Morales was shot and killed by law enforcement Friday night. The department posted a statement on its Facebook page, saying "Shortly before midnight, and acting on information received by a local resident, police responded to an area near Lake Grapevine. Police officers located the fugitive and a foot pursuit ensued. As a result of the fugitives actions he was shot and killed by officers. More information will be provided by the Grapevine Police Department."
Several police agencies had been searching for Morales, 42, since Monday night, when he escaped police custody. According to authorities, he stabbed Det. Jaime Pardinas, a 28-year veteran of the Miami-Dade County Police Department, while he was being transported from Florida to Nevada.
Public records show Morales has charges dating back to 1994.
A $20,000 reward was being offered for any information that led to Morales' capture.
This is a developing story. Check back to Local10.com for more details as they become available.
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