Fugitive from FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list arrested at record speed

March 13, 2026

Samuel Ramirez Jr. made history by becoming the fastest-captured fugitive on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list when he was apprehended just over an hour after being added to the list on March 10th. Mexican authorities arrested him without incident in Culiacán, Sinaloa, and deported him to Washington state to face murder charges stemming from a May 2023 shooting at a Federal Way bar that killed two women and injured another person.

Who is affected

Samuel Ramirez Jr. (the arrested fugitive)
Two deceased female victims from the Stars Bar and Grill shooting
One injured victim from the same shooting
The Federal Way, Washington community
The FBI and U.S. Department of Justice
Mexican authorities in Culiacán, Sinaloa

What action is being taken

Ramirez now faces murder charges in King County Superior Court
The Department of Justice is arresting FBI Top Ten Most Wanted criminals

Why it matters

This case demonstrates unprecedented law enforcement efficiency and international cooperation in capturing dangerous fugitives. The record-breaking arrest time shows how increased public attention through high-profile lists and substantial reward increases can rapidly produce results. The swift capture of someone wanted for a violent double homicide provides justice for victims' families and removes a dangerous individual from the streets, while also addressing a crime that significantly impacted the Federal Way community.

What's next

Ramirez is due to appear at King County Superior Court for his arraignment in roughly two weeks
He will face multiple charges including first degree murder and second degree murder

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