FBI Houston Announces 10 Most Wanted Fugitives with $50,000 Reward

Launch of Houston's Most Wanted List

• 🎯 The FBI Houston, in collaboration with local and federal partners, has launched the "Houston's Most Wanted" list, featuring 10 fugitives wanted for violent offenses.
• 🚨 This initiative is part of the FBI's national "Summer Heat" campaign targeting violent crime.
• 💰 A total of $50,000 in reward money is being offered to incentivize public assistance in locating these individuals.

Featured Fugitives and Charges

• 💡 Christian Rucker, aka Gucci, is wanted by FBI Houston for murder in aid of racketeering, with a doubled reward of $50,000.
• 💡 Gerard Terrell Smith is wanted by FBI Houston for bank robbery, with a $5,000 reward.
• 💡 Raphael Antonio Gonzalez is wanted by the Houston Police Department for capital murder, accused of killing his daughter and her boss.
• 💡 Elvio Mansbo is wanted by the Harris County Sheriff's Office for murder, a case from 2017 where he failed to appear for sentencing after being found guilty.
• 💡 Lewis Argetta is wanted by the Harris County Sheriff's Office for a mistaken identity killing in May 2021.
• 💡 Anthony Johnson is wanted by the Harris County Sheriff's Office for aggravated robbery, with four incidents occurring in June 2025.
• 💡 Jose Machado is wanted by the Harris County Sheriff's Office for aggravated robbery, involving a home invasion in May 2025.

Law Enforcement Collaboration and Public Appeal

• 🤝 The "Houston's Most Wanted" list highlights strong partnerships between the FBI, Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff's Office, US Marshals Service, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and Texas Department of Public Safety.
• 🗣️ Law enforcement officials emphasize the critical role of the public in providing information, urging citizens to call Crimestoppers or the FBI with any leads.
• ⚖️ The District Attorney's office commits to prosecuting these offenders, stressing that public assistance is vital to bringing them before a jury and ensuring accountability.
• 🌍 Efforts are being made to collaborate with international partners if fugitives have fled the country.

Addressing Community Concerns

• ❓ Concerns were raised about undocumented immigrants being hesitant to report crimes due to fear of deportation.
• ✅ Officials reiterated that Houston Police Department is not in the immigration business and provides services to all community members, assuring them that reporting criminal activity will not result in immigration enforcement action against the informant, though active warrants may be handled per protocol.