Fugitive Trevor McEuen Apprehended After Lengthy Manhunt
Kaufman County, Texas – After an intensive two-year manhunt spanning multiple jurisdictions and drawing nationwide attention, fugitive Trevor McEuen has been apprehended by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office. McEuen, who had been wanted on charges of capital murder and multiple counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, is now in custody and awaiting further legal proceedings.
The arrest marks the end of a complex and resource-intensive search effort that began in May 2023, when McEuen was accused of fatally shooting his neighbor in a quiet residential neighborhood in Forney, Texas. The incident, which authorities described as a violent and deliberate act, sent shockwaves through the local community and triggered an immediate investigation.
McEuen was initially taken into custody following the homicide and was later released on bond under strict monitoring conditions, including the requirement to wear a GPS ankle monitor. However, in a brazen act of defiance, McEuen removed the device and disappeared just days before his scheduled trial date of May 5, 2025. His disappearance prompted law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels to escalate the manhunt, and the U.S. Marshals Service soon joined the effort to locate and apprehend him.
A reward of $30,000 was offered for information leading to McEuen’s arrest, generating a flood of tips and reported sightings. Despite the widespread publicity, McEuen managed to elude authorities for several weeks, heightening fears that he might flee the state—or even the country.
His capture was announced late Sunday evening, June 1, 2025, by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, which confirmed that McEuen had been taken into custody without incident. While details regarding the circumstances of his arrest remain limited, officials have indicated that more information will be released in the coming days as the investigation continues and the legal process resumes.
“This arrest is the result of tireless coordination and effort by multiple agencies and individuals committed to justice and public safety,” said a spokesperson for the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office. “We are grateful for the support of the community and the assistance of law enforcement partners who helped bring this fugitive into custody.”
The original charges against McEuen stem from a violent altercation in 2023 that left his neighbor dead and others injured. He now faces additional charges related to his escape from pretrial supervision and failure to appear in court.
Residents of Forney and surrounding communities have expressed both relief and gratitude that McEuen is no longer at large. “It’s been a long and difficult time for everyone affected by this,” said one neighbor who lived near the original crime scene. “We just hope this brings some peace to the victim’s family and that justice is finally served.”
With McEuen now in custody, legal proceedings are expected to resume shortly. Prosecutors have stated their intent to move forward aggressively with the capital murder case, and McEuen is expected to face additional scrutiny and penalties for his flight from justice.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with relevant information about McEuen’s time on the run to come forward, emphasizing the importance of understanding how he was able to evade capture for so long.
More updates will follow as the case develops and official statements are released.