After A Standoff With Sheriff Deputies; A 35 Year Old Male Commits Suicide Inside His Residence In Rosita Valley

Maverick County Sheriff's Office (PRESS RELEASE) - On July 31, 2013 Sheriff Deputies of Maverick County were conducting an investigation into an Assault Family Violence case. Further investigation revealed that a male adult by the name of Andres Leija 35 years of age, had committed the Assault. At approximately 7:30 pm, the case was presented to Precinct 2 Justice of Peace Dora Madera. 

JP Madera then signed a Warrant of Arrest for Andres Leija, for the offence of Assault Family Violence. Investigators and Deputies arrived to suspects residence located at 188 Lisa Boulevard. Mr. Andres Leija was contacted and advised that a Warrant for his Arrest had been issued. Mr. Leija, refused to surrender and barricaded himself inside his residence. Deputies noticed a long barrel rifle on the inside window. A standoff ensued. Maverick County Sheriff Deputies made several communication attempts with Mr. Leija so he could surrender but he refused. A short time later what sounded like a gunshot was heard inside the residence. Moments later it was revealed that Mr. Andres had committed suicide with a .22 caliber long rifle. An ambulance was immediately summoned to the location and treated Mr. Leija. It was then revealed by paramedics that Mr. Leija did not have a pulse. Precinct 3 Justice of Peace Teresa Melendrez was summoned to the location and pronounced Mr. Andres Leija deceased at approximately 1:48 am on August 1, 2013. An autopsy was requested. Funereal Chapel arrived and took Mr. Andres Leija.