Man Mt. Angel accused of New Year’s murder arrested in Mexico

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A man Mt. Angeli accused of killing a person in January he was arrested in Mexico, officials said.

Agustin Barocio, 42, was arrested on May 24 and transported back to the US. He was charged with first degree murder.

Barocio is accused of shooting and killing 42-year-old Brandon Slack on New Year’s Day in Marion County.

“The Marion County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the US Marshals for their assistance in this investigation,” authorities said.