Man arrested in fatal shooting of Texas City Fairfield Inn employee, 2 more suspects at large
TEXAS CITY, Texas (KTRK) -- A murder suspect on the run for three months has been caught.
Authorities arrested Mark Anthony Tober for the December shooting death of Teresa Lynn Custer, 37, an employee at the Fairfield Inn on 10700 Emmett F Lowery.
The shooting happened around 6:45 a.m. on Dec. 22. Officers initially responded to the hotel for a robbery.
Upon arrival, authorities found Custer. She was transported to the hospital by Life Flight, where she died a day later.
Tober fled the scene in white pickup truck.
He was eventually captured months later on Cullen Street.
Although Tober was caught, authorities stress that they are searching for two more suspects in connection with Custer's murder.
The first suspect is described as a black male, approximately 40 years old, 5'6"-5'8," 160-180 pounds, with a salt and pepper beard.
The second suspect is also described as a black male, approximately 21-25 years old, 5'9"-5'11," 170-180 pounds. He is clean shaven and has short hair.
Eyewitness News spoke to Custer's former neighbors, and friend, Tracie Albritton, who described her as full of life.
"She was just a go-getter," Albritton recalled. "She did things. She made it happen. They were positive. It was kind of like she had the sunshine on her shoulders."
Albritton said Custer worked as a manager at the Fairfield Inn. The company sent Eyewitness News a statement.
"The safety of our employees and guests is our first priority. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Teresa's family and our associates. We are providing assistance to her team members and family as all of us are coping with this senseless tragedy. We are also cooperating with authorities with any assistance and information they need. Any questions should be directed to the Texas City Police Department."
Albritton said Custer had three children. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with expenses.
"They're beautiful boys," Albritton said. "She did so well with them. They're so well mannered. They're good boys. They have big hearts like their mom."
Tober is in jail and being held without bond in Texas City.
If you have any information about the two other men wanted in the fatal shooting, contact Detective Reynolds at 409-643-5836, your local law enforcement agency or Crime Stoppers at 409-945-TIPS (8477).
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest or charges for the two suspects at large. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
